Orijen Lamb Recipe 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 Lamb Recipe 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.)

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

lamb lamb liver lamb tripe 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 Lamb Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Treats

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Vital Essentials Chicken Giblets Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats

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Score
A+
Score
A+
Food Type Treats Treats
Meat % 99% 100%
Protein % 35% 60%
Fat % 45% 12%
Fiber % 1% 3%
Protein to Fat Ratio 0.78 to 1 5 to 1
Total Ingredients 3 2
Meat Content 3 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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