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Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb

Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb
Company info
Company HQ
Chesterfield, Missouri
Parent company
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.49
Primary proteins
  • Lamb
  • Whitefish
  • Lamb Liver

Ingredients

Lamb, Whitefish, Lamb Liver, Lamb Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Pea Fiber, Canola Oil, Guar Gum, Alfalfa Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Spinach, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Blueberries, Apples, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

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Overall Score

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60%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 53%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 63%
? 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 65%
? 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 77%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 68%
? 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: 8%

Fat: 8%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 4.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 36.36%

Fat: 36.36%

Fiber: 6.82%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 20.45%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 25.06%

Fat: 60.85%

Carb: 14.09%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Solid Gold - Dog Food (05/08/2012) -+
Date: 05/08/2012
Company Name: Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.
Product Description: Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potential for salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first 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 second ingredient is Whitefish. Whitefish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The third ingredient is Lamb Liver. Lamb liver is liver from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb liver can be an excellent source of protein and iron, along with amino acids and many other essential nutrients that benefit your companion’s wellbeing.

The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.28

Market Price avg.

$0.38

% From the Avg

-26%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.81

Market Price avg.

$1.36

% From the Avg

-40%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.49

Market Price avg.

$0.81

% From the Avg

-40%

Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb is priced well below the average market price for wet dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Solid Gold Sunday Sunrise Lamb to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

42.93%

% From the Avg

-15%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

22.91%

% From the Avg

+59%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

7.12%

% From the Avg

-4%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

20.45%

All Products avg.

26.28%

% From the Avg

-22%

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 dog foods.

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