Freshpet Vital, Fresh Cuts Dog Food – Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Secaucus, New JerseyParent company
FreshPetProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Pea Protein
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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Overall Score
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: 16%
Fat: 6.5%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 68%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 8.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 50%
Fat: 20.31%
Fiber: 3.13%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 26.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 39.72%
Fat: 39.18%
Carb: 21.1%
Our Review
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Freshpet since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 06/13/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Freshpet Inc. |
| Product Description: | Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for Salmonella |
| Date: | 06/18/2022 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Freshpet Inc. |
| Product Description: | Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe |
| Recall Reason: | Potential Salmonella contamination |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Freshpet Vital, Fresh Cuts Dog Food - Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Sweet Potato. The sweet potato is a root vegetable that offers vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. In pet food, sweet potato is sometimes used as a source of grain-free carbohydrate.
The third ingredient is Carrots. In pet food, carrots serve as a source of easily digested carbohydrate and fiber. Carrots contain many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help support your pet’s health.
The fourth ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.
The fifth ingredient is Pea Fiber. Pea fiber is sourced from the hulls of yellow field peas. The pea fiber in pet food is a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which may benefit your companion’s digestive system.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Freshpet Vital, Fresh Cuts Dog Food - Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$14.99
Market Price avg.
$7.73
% From the Avg
+94%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.45
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
+81%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.47
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
+81%
Freshpet Vital, Fresh Cuts Dog Food - Chicken is priced below the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Freshpet Vital, Fresh Cuts Dog Food - Chicken to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
+16%
DM Fat
Product info
20.31%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
-11%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.13%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
-56%
DM Carb
Product info
26.56%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
+1%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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