Summary
Meow Mix Original Choice is a dry cat food formulated for adult cats of all life stages, suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
The first listed ingredient is whole ground corn, which serves as a primary carbohydrate source but offers limited protein and minimal nutritional value for obligate carnivores, such as cats.
The main protein contributors are chicken by-product meal, turkey by-product meal, salmon meal, and ocean fish meal, which provide a variety of animal-based proteins.
However, by-products may vary in quality and digestibility.
With a crude protein level of 30% and fat at 11%, the formula provides moderate energy and supports the basic maintenance needs of adult cats.
Beef tallow is included as a fat source, offering palatability and energy, and is preserved with mixed tocopherols, a natural antioxidant.
Animal digest enhances flavor, making the food more appealing to picky eaters, though it is a rendered ingredient with variable composition.
The formula includes essential minerals such as calcium (1%) and phosphorus (0.8%), supporting bone health and metabolic function.
Added taurine supports heart and eye health, while vitamin E (50 IU/kg) contributes to immune function and antioxidant protection.
DL-methionine is included, which may help support urinary tract health by acidifying urine.
Despite the inclusion of multiple protein sources, the presence of artificial colors and plant-based fillers may be a concern for some pet owners.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Ground Corn
- Chicken By-product Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Corn Protein Meal
- Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative)
- Natural Flavor
- Turkey By-product Meal
- Salmon Meal
- Ocean Fish Meal (Ethoxyquin Used As A Preservative)
- Calcium Carbonate
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While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
Original Choice
Product changes
- First Ingredient changed from Whole Ground Corn -> Ground Corn
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Soybean Meal -> Chicken By-product Meal
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Chicken By-product Meal -> Soybean Meal
- 4th Ingredient changed from Corn Gluten Meal -> Corn Protein Meal
- 5th Ingredient changed from Beef Tallow (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) -> Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative)
- 6th Ingredient changed from Animal Digest -> Natural Flavor
- 9th Ingredient changed from Ocean Fish Meal -> Ocean Fish Meal (Ethoxyquin Used As A Preservative)
- 10th Ingredient changed from Phosphoric Acid -> Calcium Carbonate
- Score changed from 32 -> 27
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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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