Marpet
Chef Grain Free Kitten - Turkey and Duck
Summary
Marpet Chef Grain Free Kitten is a dry complete food formulated for kittens and pregnant cats.
It features a grain-free composition with a focus on fresh and processed animal proteins.
The first ingredient is fresh turkey meat (30%), indicating a dominant animal-based protein source.
Additional concentrated animal protein sources are processed chicken protein (14%) and processed duck protein (10%).
Peas, potatoes, and broad beans are included as carbohydrate sources instead of grains.
Crude protein is 32% and moisture is 8%, resulting in approximately 34.8% protein on a dry matter basis.
The estimated carbohydrate content is 29.6% on a dry matter basis, derived from plant-based ingredients.
Turkey and chicken fats (9%) act as the primary fat sources.
Fish meal (3%) and hydrolyzed chicken and pork liver proteins (2%) support digestibility and palatability.
Seaweed (0.3%), yucca (0.033%), and bilberry extract (0.016%) are included for functional health support.
The formula contains no added dyes or preservatives and is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
Pros:
High animal protein content: A total of 57% animal-based ingredients including turkey, chicken, duck, and fish meal.
Fresh meat first: Fresh turkey (30%) is listed first, showing it is the primary ingredient before cooking.
Defined fat sources: Includes 9% turkey and chicken fat to supply energy and essential fatty acids.
Botanical inclusions: Seaweed (0.3%), yucca (0.033%), and bilberry (0.016%) contribute digestive and antioxidant support.
No artificial preservatives: Contains no added synthetic dyes or chemical preservatives.
Moisture disclosed: 8% moisture enables precise dry matter nutritional analysis.
Cons:
Low dry matter protein: Approximately 34.8% protein on a dry matter basis, 15.2% below the 50% benchmark.
High carbohydrate content: Estimated at 29.6% on a dry matter basis, exceeding ideal levels for obligate carnivores.
Multiple starch sources: Peas, potatoes, and broad beans increase plant-based carbohydrate load.
No chelated minerals: Mineral supplements are included but not in chelated (high bioavailability) form.
Unclear processing terms: “Processed chicken” and “processed duck protein” are not specified as fresh or dehydrated.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Fresh turkey’s meat 30%
- Processed chicken proteins 14%
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Processed duck proteins 10%
- Turkey and chicken fat 9%
- Fish meal 3%
- Broad Beans
- Linseed 2%
- Dried Beet Pulp
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Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 21500 IU
- Vitamin D3 1450 IU
- Vitamin E 200 mg/kg
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Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
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Product changes
- First Ingredient changed from Fresh turkey meat -> Fresh turkey’s meat
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Processed chicken protein -> Processed chicken proteins
- 5th Ingredient changed from Processed duck protein -> Processed duck proteins
- 8th Ingredient changed from Field bean -> Broad Beans
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How the score is calculated?
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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