Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Steve's Real Food Quest Cat Food Beef
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Essence has a better protein to fat ratio. Steve's Real Food's ratio of 1.24 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Steve's Real Food has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Both foods are mostly free of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Essence Ocean & Freshwater
Essence has a better protein to fat ratio. Steve's Real Food's ratio of 1.24 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
First 10 ingredients:
herring mackerel whitefish catfish meal whitefish meal ocean fish meal red lentils navy beans green lentils olive oil
Steve's Real Food Quest Cat Food Beef
Steve's Real Food has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
ground beef beef hearts beef kidney beef liver raw goat’s milk ground beef bone flaxseed inulin dried kelp chia seeds
Essence Ocean & FreshwaterKibble |
Steve's Real Food Quest Cat Food BeefFreeze-Dried Raw |
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Score
B |
Score
A+ |
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| Food Type | Kibble | Freeze-Dried Raw |
| Meat % | 86% | 95% |
| Protein % | 40% | 46% |
| Fat % | 17.5% | 37% |
| Fiber % | 5% | 1.2% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.29 to 1 | 1.24 to 1 |
| Total Ingredients | 20 | 12 |
| 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 | Yes |
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