Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Wet Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Pork
- Lamb
- Pork Liver
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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
Protein: 10%
Fat: 7%
Fiber: 1.3%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 3.7%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 45.45%
Fat: 31.82%
Fiber: 5.91%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 16.82%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.57%
Fat: 55.37%
Carb: 12.05%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Essence since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Essence has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Wet Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Pork. Pork is a general term for meat from a domestic pig. In pet food, pork can be an important source of protein, along with other essential nutrients.
The second ingredient is Lamb. Lamb is meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb may be a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, amino acids, and minerals.
The third 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 fourth ingredient is Pork Liver. Pork liver is organ meat from swine. The pork liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other nutrients.
The fifth ingredient is Agar-Agar. Agar-Agar is a gelling agent derived from red or purple seaweed. It’s non-toxic and often used in processed pet food. Due to its gelling and binding properties, Agar-Agar is used to give canned pet food a palatable texture and appearance. This product is also a good alternative to regular gelatin since it’s completely vegan with minimal smell and taste.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.4
Market Price avg.
$0.37
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.14
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
-16%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.69
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
-15%
Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Wet Dog Food to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
45.45%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
+6%
DM Fat
Product info
31.82%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
+39%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.91%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
16.82%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
-36%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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