Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

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Essence has a better protein to fat ratio. Rachael Ray Nutrish's ratio of 2.43 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Rachael Ray Nutrish has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Essence Ocean & Freshwater
Essence has a better protein to fat ratio. Rachael Ray Nutrish's ratio of 2.43 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
First 10 ingredients:
herring mackerel whitefish catfish meal whitefish meal ocean fish meal red lentils navy beans green lentils olive oil
Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Rachael Ray Nutrish has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
chicken chicken meal corn protein concentrate ground brown rice brewers rice dried peas chicken fat fish meal carrot flaxseed
Essence Ocean & FreshwaterKibble |
Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat FoodKibble |
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Score
B |
Score
D |
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Food Type | Kibble | Kibble |
Meat % | 86% | Unknown |
Protein % | 40% | 34% |
Fat % | 17.5% | 14% |
Fiber % | 5% | 4% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.29 to 1 | 2.43 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 20 | 18 |
Meat Content |
9 total
high concentration, high quality |
5 total
low concentration, high quality |
Non-Meats |
5 total
low concentration |
7 total
low concentration |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |
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