Essence Ocean & Freshwater vs. Frettchen4You FERRETastic

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Frettchen4You 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.) Frettchen4You has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Both foods are pea-free.

Essence Ocean & Freshwater

Essence has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

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

Frettchen4You FERRETastic

Frettchen4You 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.)
Frettchen4You has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.

First 10 ingredients:

chicken turkey meat meal salmon meal rice chicken fat salmon oil hydrolyzed animal proteins beet fiber vitamins minerals

 

Essence Ocean & Freshwater

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Frettchen4You FERRETastic

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Score
C
Score
B
Food Type Kibble Kibble
Meat % 86% 87%
Protein % 40% 42%
Fat % 17.5% 21%
Fiber % 5% 1%
Protein to Fat Ratio 2.29 to 1 2 to 1
Total Ingredients 20 10
Meat Content 9 total
high concentration, high quality
4 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 5 total
low concentration
3 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free Yes Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 

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