Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat Treats vs. Vital Essentials Chicken Giblets Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats
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You can't go wrong with either of these foods. They both received top marks.
Orijen has a better protein to fat ratio. Vital Essentials's ratio of 5 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Vital Essentials has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Both foods are 100% free of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Both foods are pea-free.
Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat Treats
Orijen has a better protein to fat ratio. Vital Essentials's ratio of 5 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
First 10 ingredients:
chicken turkey turkey giblets chicken liver flounder chicken heart mixed tocopherols citric acid rosemary extract
Vital Essentials Chicken Giblets Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats
Vital Essentials has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
First 10 ingredients:
chicken liver chicken heart
Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat TreatsTreats |
Vital Essentials Chicken Giblets Freeze-Dried Grain Free TreatsTreats |
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Score
A+ |
Score
A+ |
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| Food Type | Treats | Treats |
| Meat % | 99% | 100% |
| Protein % | 45% | 60% |
| Fat % | 35% | 12% |
| Fiber % | 1% | 3% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 1.29 to 1 | 5 to 1 |
| Total Ingredients | 6 | 2 |
| Meat Content |
6 total
high concentration, high quality |
2 total
high concentration, high quality |
| Non-Meats | None | None |
| Pea-free | Yes | Yes |
| Sugar-free | Yes | Yes |
| Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |
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