Orijen Cat & Kitten vs. SquarePet HMLC Turkey & Chicken Formula

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Orijen has a better protein to fat ratio. SquarePet's ratio of 2.4 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) SquarePet has much fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Both foods are mostly free of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. SquarePet is 100% pea-free; Orijen has peas as its 18th ingredient.

Orijen Cat & Kitten

Orijen has a better protein to fat ratio. SquarePet's ratio of 2.4 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)

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First 10 ingredients:

chicken meat turkey meat whole eggs chicken liver whole flounder whole herring turkey liver chicken heart turkey heart chicken necks

SquarePet HMLC Turkey & Chicken Formula

SquarePet has much fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
SquarePet is 100% pea-free; Orijen has peas as its 18th ingredient.

First 10 ingredients:

turkey chicken turkey meal chicken meal salmon meal dried egg whites chicken fat tapioca natural chicken flavor apples

 

Orijen Cat & Kitten

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SquarePet HMLC Turkey & Chicken Formula

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Score
F
Score
B
Food Type Kibble Kibble
Meat % Unknown Unknown
Protein % 40% 48%
Fat % 20% 20%
Fiber % 3% 3.5%
Protein to Fat Ratio 2 to 1 2.4 to 1
Total Ingredients 50 19
Meat Content 19 total
high concentration, high quality
7 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 21 total
low concentration
7 total
low concentration
Pea-free No, 18th Ingredient Yes
Sugar-free Yes Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 

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