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Merrick
Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Healthy Kitten Recipe
Summary
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Healthy Kitten Recipe is a grain-free dry food formulated to meet the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for the growth of kittens.
The first ingredient is deboned chicken, supported by chicken meal and turkey meal, supplying concentrated animal protein to build and maintain lean muscle.
With 41% crude protein, 17% fat, and 3,755 kcal/kg, it delivers the dense calories and amino acids growing kittens need for healthy weight gain and active play.
DHA is included at a minimum of 0.05%, with salmon oil as a source, to support developing brain function in kittens.
Taurine at a minimum of 0.20% helps support normal heart function and vision, nutrients kittens cannot synthesize adequately on their own.
Omega-6 (3.5%) and omega-3 (0.4%) fatty acids, aided by chicken fat and ground flaxseed, promote skin hydration and a glossy coat.
Carbohydrate sources such as dried potatoes, peas, and sweet potatoes provide digestible energy and fiber, while potato protein adds supplemental plant-based protein.
Dried egg product and chicken liver contribute highly digestible proteins and natural micronutrients that enhance palatability and nutrient density.
A gut health blend includes Bacillus coagulans at 90,000,000 CFU/lb and additional fermentation products to support a balanced intestinal microbiome.
Calcium (1%) and phosphorus (0.8%), alongside chelated trace minerals (zinc, manganese, copper amino acid complexes), support bone development and mineral absorption in fast-growing kittens.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Turkey Meal
- Dried Potatoes
- Peas
- Natural Pork Flavor
- Potato Protein
- Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Natural Chicken Flavor
- Sweet Potatoes
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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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