Young Again ZERO vs. Absolute Pet Mackerel & Lamb
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Young Again 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.) Young Again has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Absolute Pet has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Both foods contain controversial ingredients.
Young Again ZERO
Young Again 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.)
Young Again has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
hydrolyzed pork chicken meal chicken fat chicken liver flavor guar gum herring meal dl methionine l-lysine fish oil psyllium husk
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
Young Again ZEROKibble |
Absolute Pet Mackerel & LambAir-Dried Raw |
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Score
B |
Score
A+ |
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Food Type | Kibble | Air-Dried Raw |
Meat % | Unknown | 93% |
Protein % | 54% | 30% |
Fat % | 26% | 25% |
Fiber % | 3% | 7% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.08 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 10 | 19 |
Meat Content |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
Non-Meats |
2 total
low concentration |
3 total
low concentration |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | No | No |