Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat Treats vs. Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats
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You can't go wrong with either of these foods. They both received top marks.
Orijen has a better protein to fat ratio. Vital Essentials's ratio of 13 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Vital Essentials has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Both foods are 100% free of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat Treats
Orijen has a better protein to fat ratio. Vital Essentials's ratio of 13 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
First 10 ingredients:
chicken turkey turkey giblets chicken liver flounder chicken heart mixed tocopherols citric acid rosemary extract
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats
Vital Essentials has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
chicken heart
Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat TreatsTreats |
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Grain Free TreatsTreats |
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Score
A+ |
Score
A+ |
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Food Type | Treats | Treats |
Meat % | 99% | 100% |
Protein % | 45% | 65% |
Fat % | 35% | 5% |
Fiber % | 1% | 3% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 1.29 to 1 | 13 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 6 | 1 |
Meat Content |
6 total
high concentration, high quality |
1 total
high concentration, high quality |
Non-Meats | None | None |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |
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