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Triumph Chicken

Triumph Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Red Bay, Alabama us-flag
Parent company
Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.10
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Fish Meal
  • Turkey Meal

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Barley, Oat Groats, Brown Rice, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Peas, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Cellulose, Potatoes, Dried Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Flaxseed Meal, Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Salt, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine, Dried Chicory Root, Beta Carotene, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Source Of Vitamin B6], Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin) Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product.

Overall Score

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53%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 51%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 25%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 85%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 52%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 54%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 32%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 39%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 35.56%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 43.33%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 29.79%

Fat: 33.91%

Carb: 36.3%

Our Review

Pros
  • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Triumph since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Triumph - Cat Food (02/01/2017) -+
Date:02/01/2017
Company Name:Sunshine Mills, Inc.
Product Description:Cat Food
Recall Reason:Foreign material
Triumph - Dry Dog Food (11/26/2018) -+
Date:11/26/2018
Company Name:Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product Description:Dry Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Triumph - Dog Food (07/29/2021) -+
Date:07/29/2021
Company Name:Sunshine Mills Inc.
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

Ingredient Review

Our review of Triumph Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.

The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The third ingredient is Whole Ground Barley. Whole ground barley is a cereal grain that has been milled into smaller fragments for better digestibility. In pet food, whole ground barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

The fourth ingredient is Oat Groats. Oat groats are whole seeds from the oat plant that have had their tough outer hulls removed. The oat groats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

The fifth ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals

When we analyzed the ingredients in Triumph Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.8

Market Price avg.

$4.81

% From the Avg

-42%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.17

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

-57%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-56%

Triumph Chicken is priced well below the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Triumph Chicken to the other 624 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

35.56%

All Products avg.

38.77%

% From the Avg

-8%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

16.68%

% From the Avg

-0%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.23%

% From the Avg

-15%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

43.33%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

+14%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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