Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Carnilove Salmon & Turkey
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Carnilove has a better protein to fat ratio. Essence's ratio of 2.29 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Essence has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Essence is 100% pea-free; Carnilove has peas as its 3rd ingredient.
Essence Ocean & Freshwater
Essence has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Essence is 100% pea-free; Carnilove has peas as its 3rd ingredient.
First 10 ingredients:
herring mackerel whitefish catfish meal whitefish meal ocean fish meal red lentils navy beans green lentils olive oil
Carnilove Salmon & Turkey
Carnilove has a better protein to fat ratio. Essence's ratio of 2.29 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
First 10 ingredients:
salmon meal turkey meal yellow peas chicken fat chicken protein hydrolyzed chicken liver salmon oil tapioca starch apples carrots
Essence Ocean & FreshwaterKibble |
Carnilove Salmon & TurkeyKibble |
|
Score
C |
Score
F |
|
Food Type | Kibble | Kibble |
Meat % | 86% | 75% |
Protein % | 40% | 40% |
Fat % | 17.5% | 20% |
Fiber % | 5% | 2% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.29 to 1 | 2 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 20 | 25 |
Meat Content |
9 total
high concentration, high quality |
4 total
high quality |
Non-Meats |
5 total
low concentration |
10 total
low concentration |
Pea-free | Yes | No, 3rd Ingredient |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |
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