Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Absolute Pet Beef & Venison
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Essence 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.) Absolute Pet has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Both foods are mostly free of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Absolute Pet contains controversial ingredients.
Essence Ocean & Freshwater
Essence 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.)
Absolute Pet contains controversial ingredients.
First 10 ingredients:
herring mackerel whitefish catfish meal whitefish meal ocean fish meal red lentils navy beans green lentils olive oil
Absolute Pet Beef & Venison
Absolute Pet has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
beef beef lung beef liver venison vegetable glycerine green lipped mussel dried chicory parsley choline chloride flaxseed
Essence Ocean & FreshwaterKibble |
Absolute Pet Beef & VenisonAir-Dried Raw |
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Score
B |
Score
A+ |
|
Food Type | Kibble | Air-Dried Raw |
Meat % | 86% | 93% |
Protein % | 40% | 30% |
Fat % | 17.5% | 25% |
Fiber % | 5% | 7% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.29 to 1 | 1.2 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 20 | 19 |
Meat Content |
9 total
high concentration, high quality |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
Non-Meats |
5 total
low concentration |
3 total
low concentration |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | No |
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