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Ziwi Peak East Cape Canned Cat Food

Ziwi Peak East Cape Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand nz-flag
Parent company
Ziwi Ltd
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $1.29
Primary proteins
  • Goat
  • Goat Liver

Ingredients

Mutton, Lamb Broth, Goat, Whole Kahawai, Goat Tripe, Whole White Trevally, Mutton Tripe, Mutton Lung, New Zealand Green Mussel, Lamb Plasma, Whole Mackerel, Goat Liver, Lamb Bone, Mutton Liver, Lecithin, Goat Heart, Mutton Bone, Goat Lung, Goat Kidney, Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex), DL-Methionine, Goat Bone, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Kelp, Taurine

Overall Score

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74%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 66%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 88%
? 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 100%
? 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 58%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 70%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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: 10.5%

Fat: 8.5%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 75.5%

Ash: 4%

Carb: 0%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 42.86%

Fat: 34.69%

Fiber: 6.12%

Ash: 16.33%

Carb: 0%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 33.72%

Fat: 66.28%

Carb: 0%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Ziwi has never had a product recall
  • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Green-lipped mussel is added as a source of glucosamine and chondroitin
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Free of plant-based thickeners
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Ziwi has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Ziwi Peak East Cape Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Mutton. Mutton is domesticated sheep red meat. Mutton is rich in Iron, phosphorous, copper vitamins B6 and B6. Having Mutton in pet food helps boost your companion’s immune and nervous system. Mutton is great for pets with food allergies, and it’s also packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.

The second ingredient is Lamb Broth. Lamb broth is made by boiling lamb meat and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, lamb broth increases moisture and improves flavor.

The third ingredient is Goat. Goat is meat from any breed of domesticated goat. In pet food, goat meat can be a fairly low-calorie source of protein, amino acids, iron, B vitamins, and many other essential nutrients. As a novel protein, goat meat sometimes makes its way into foods designed to support pets with allergies.

The fourth ingredient is Whole Kahawai. Kahawai is a marine fish species found in coastal regions of Australia and New Zealand. Whole Kahawai is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which strengthen your pet’s immune system and nourishes your pet’s skin making the coat shinier

The fifth ingredient is Goat Tripe. Goat Tripe is the stomach lining of a goat. Goat Tripe is rich in Zinc, iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, protein vitamin B12 and B3. Having Goat Tripe in pet food improves a healthy digestive system, coat and skin conditions and improves your dog gut’s health.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Ziwi Peak East Cape Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.91

Market Price avg.

$0.57

% From the Avg

+60%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$2.15

Market Price avg.

$2.38

% From the Avg

-10%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.29

Market Price avg.

$1.43

% From the Avg

-10%

Ziwi Peak East Cape Canned Cat Food is priced below the average market price for wet 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 Ziwi Peak East Cape Canned Cat Food to the other 1882 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

42.86%

All Products avg.

53.3%

% From the Avg

-20%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

34.69%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

+98%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.12%

All Products avg.

6.58%

% From the Avg

-7%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

0%

All Products avg.

13.97%

% From the Avg

-100%

Analysis Overview

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

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