Smallbatch Duckbatch Sliders vs. Absolute Pet Mackerel & Lamb

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You can't go wrong with either of these foods. They both received top marks.
Smallbatch has a better protein to fat ratio. Absolute Pet's ratio of 1.2 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Smallbatch has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Absolute Pet has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Absolute Pet contains controversial ingredients.
Smallbatch Duckbatch Sliders
Smallbatch has a better protein to fat ratio. Absolute Pet's ratio of 1.2 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Smallbatch has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Absolute Pet contains controversial ingredients.
First 10 ingredients:
whole ducks including bones duck livers duck hearts duck gizzards salmon oil organic dandelion greens organic apple cider vinegar organic kelp organic bee pollen organic barley grass
Absolute Pet Mackerel & Lamb
Absolute Pet has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
First 10 ingredients:
lamb blue mackerel lamb lung lamb liver vegetable glycerine green lipped mussel dried chicory parsley choline chloride flaxseed
Smallbatch Duckbatch SlidersFrozen Raw |
Absolute Pet Mackerel & LambAir-Dried Raw |
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Score
A+ |
Score
A+ |
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Food Type | Frozen Raw | Air-Dried Raw |
Meat % | 97% | 93% |
Protein % | 15.1% | 30% |
Fat % | 10.6% | 25% |
Fiber % | 0.2% | 7% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 1.42 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 11 | 19 |
Meat Content |
4 total
high concentration, high quality |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
Non-Meats |
4 total
low concentration |
3 total
low concentration |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | No |