Brekkies
NutriExcel flavoured with Salmon, Tuna, Vegetables and Cereals
Summary
Brekkies NutriExcel with Salmon, Tuna, Vegetables, and Cereals is a dry adult cat food providing basic nutrition with a focus on affordability and palatability.
The protein content includes 0.9% dehydrated salmon and 0.9% dehydrated tuna, within a base of “meat and animal derivatives,” which lacks source transparency.
Cereals dominate the composition, comprising 10% wheat and 4% corn, which contribute to high carbohydrate levels.
Vegetables include dehydrated peas and carrots, and beet pulp supports digestion by providing fermentable fiber.
Fats and oils are added, along with fish derivatives, to provide the formula with a minimal marine oil presence that supports the skin and coat.
Taurine is supplemented at 833 mg/kg, and the food contains basic vitamins and minerals, but not in chelated forms.
With 30% protein, 11% fat, 3% fiber, 7.5% ash, and 10% moisture, the dry matter values are approximately 33.3% protein and 42.9% carbohydrates.
Pros:
Moderate protein content: With 30% protein and low moisture, the dry matter protein value is approximately 33.3%, sufficient for adult maintenance.
Fish inclusion: Adding small amounts of salmon and tuna proteins provides marine-sourced nutrition and enhances palatability.
Omega support: Includes 0.16% omega-3 and 1.6% omega-6 fatty acids, with zinc, supporting skin and coat health.
Digestive fiber: Beet pulp and peas provide fiber to support stool quality and digestive health.
Added taurine: Includes 833 mg/kg taurine to support heart and vision functions.
Cons:
Very high carbohydrate level: At an estimated 42.9% carbs on a dry matter basis, this formula is not well-aligned with a carnivore’s nutritional needs.
Minimal meat detail: Only 0.9% each of dehydrated salmon and tuna are specified; the remaining “meat and animal derivatives” lack clarity.
Low marine protein content: The total fish content is minimal, limiting the benefits from omega-3s, such as DHA and EPA.
No chelated minerals: Uses only standard mineral salts, which may offer lower absorption than chelated options.
Synthetic colorants are included: Although labeled as free of artificial colorants, the formula still lists “colourants,” implying that synthetic additives may be present.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Cereals (10% Wheat, 4% Corn)
- Meat And Animal Derivatives
- Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin (2.5% Beet Pulp)
- Vegetable Protein Extracts
- Vegetables (2% Dehydrated Peas Equivalent To 7.7% Of Fresh Peas, 0.05% Dehydrated Carrot Equivalent To 0.4% Of Fresh Carrot)
- Oils And Fats
- Fish And Fish Derivatives (0.9% Dehydrated Salmon Proteins, 0.9% Dehydrated Tuna Proteins)
- Minerals
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 26400 IU
- Vitamin D3 1760 IU
- Vitamin E 93 mg/kg
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Product changes
- Crude protein changed from 32% -> 30%
- Crude fat changed from 12% -> 11%
- Crude fiber changed from 1.8% -> 3%
- Moisture changed from 10% -> %
- First Ingredient changed from Cereals -> Cereals (10% Wheat, 4% Corn)
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Meat and meat by-products -> Meat And Animal Derivatives
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Vegetable protein extracts -> Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin (2.5% Beet Pulp)
- 4th Ingredient changed from Oils and fats -> Vegetable Protein Extracts
- 5th Ingredient changed from Fish and fish by-products (min 4% salmon in particles with salmon and min 4% tuna in particles with tuna) -> Vegetables (2% Dehydrated Peas Equivalent To 7.7% Of Fresh Peas, 0.05% Dehydrated Carrot Equivalent To 0.4% Of Fresh Carrot)
- 6th Ingredient changed from Minerals -> Oils And Fats
- 7th Ingredient changed from Vegetables ( min 4% green peas in particles with vegetables) -> Fish And Fish Derivatives (0.9% Dehydrated Salmon Proteins, 0.9% Dehydrated Tuna Proteins)
- 8th Ingredient changed from Contains antioxidants and colorants. -> Minerals
- Score changed from 29 -> 20
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The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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