Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Applaws Complete Dry Adult Cat Food Whitefish Recipe with Country Vegetables
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Applaws 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.) Applaws 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; Applaws has peas as its 3rd ingredient.
Essence Ocean & Freshwater
Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Essence is 100% pea-free; Applaws 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
Applaws Complete Dry Adult Cat Food Whitefish Recipe with Country Vegetables
Applaws 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.)
Applaws has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
whitefish whitefish meal peas lentils chicken fat chick peas flaxseed natural flavor taurine calcium carbonate
Essence Ocean & FreshwaterKibble |
Applaws Complete Dry Adult Cat Food Whitefish Recipe with Country VegetablesKibble |
|
Score
C |
Score
F |
|
Food Type | Kibble | Kibble |
Meat % | 86% | Unknown |
Protein % | 40% | 32% |
Fat % | 17.5% | 16% |
Fiber % | 5% | 5.5% |
Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.29 to 1 | 2 to 1 |
Total Ingredients | 20 | 12 |
Meat Content |
9 total
high concentration, high quality |
4 total
high quality |
Non-Meats |
5 total
low concentration |
4 total
low concentration |
Pea-free | Yes | No, 3rd Ingredient |
Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |
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