Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Bites Beef & Cod

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Essence has a better protein to fat ratio. Nature's Variety's ratio of 1.44 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Nature's Variety has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Both foods are mostly free of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Both foods are pea-free.

Essence Ocean & Freshwater

Essence has a better protein to fat ratio. Nature's Variety's ratio of 1.44 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

herring mackerel whitefish catfish meal whitefish meal ocean fish meal red lentils navy beans green lentils olive oil

Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Bites Beef & Cod

Nature's Variety has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.

First 10 ingredients:

beef beef liver beef kidney beef spleen ground cod beef heart ground flaxseed fish oil montmorillonite clay ground miscanthus grass

 

Essence Ocean & Freshwater

Kibble

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Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Bites Beef & Cod

Frozen Raw

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Score
C
Score
A+
Food Type Kibble Frozen Raw
Meat % 86% 95%
Protein % 40% 13%
Fat % 17.5% 9%
Fiber % 5% 2%
Protein to Fat Ratio 2.29 to 1 1.44 to 1
Total Ingredients 20 17
Meat Content 9 total
high concentration, high quality
6 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 5 total
low concentration
7 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free Yes Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 

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