Ancestral Grain - Chicken, spelt, oats and pomegranate

by N&D [Natural & Delicious]
Adult
Regular
AAFCO

N&D [Natural & Delicious]

Ancestral Grain - Chicken, spelt, oats and pomegranate

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
AAFCO
This product is AAFCO Compliant

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Chicken
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/100
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Summary

N&D Ancestral Grain – Chicken, Spelt, Oats, and Pomegranate is a balanced dry cat food designed for adult cats, using high-quality animal protein as its primary ingredient. 94% of the protein sourced from animal ingredients promotes strong muscles and overall wellness. The food features a mix of ancient grains like spelt and oats, which provide complex carbohydrates, and is enriched with antioxidants from pomegranate to support immune health.

 

Pros:

  • High protein content at 36%, primarily from animal sources, supports lean muscle development.
  • Includes DHA and EPA, with minimums of 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively, to promote cognitive and visual health.
  • Rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, at 3.3% and 0.9%, contributing to a healthy coat and skin.
  • It contains taurine (0.4%) to support heart and eye health, which is essential for cats.

 

Cons:

  • The fat content is relatively high at 20%, which may not be ideal for less active or overweight cats.
  • Fiber content is on the lower side at 1.9%, which may not aid in optimal digestive support.
  • The product has an ash content of 8.1%, which some owners might find slightly elevated for cats with specific mineral restrictions.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Dehydrated chicken
  • Whole spelt
  • Whole oats
  • Chicken fat
  • Dried whole eggs
  • Herring
  • Dehydrated herring
  • Herring oil
  • Dried beet pulp
  • and also:
Dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, dried pomegranate, dried apple, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried sweet orange, dried blueberry, salt, brewers dried yeast, turmeric, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative)

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 18000 IU
  • Vitamin B1 10 mg
  • Vitamin B2 20 mg
  • Vitamin B6 8.1 mg
  • Vitamin C 300 mg
  • Vitamin D3 1200 IU
  • Vitamin E 600 mg
  • and also:
Nutritional additives Per KG: Niacin 150mg; Calcium D-pantothenate 50mg; Biotin 1.5mg; Folic acid 1.5mg; Vitamin B12 0.1mg; Choline Chloride 2500mg; Beta-carotene 1.5mg; Zinc (zinc chelate of the hydroxylated analogue of methionine): 163.80mg; Manganese (manganese chelate of the hydroxy analogue of methionine): 64.60mg; Iron [iron(II) chelate of glycine hydrate]: 58.30mg; Copper (copper chelate of the hydroxylated analogue of methionine): 15.80mg; DL-methionine, technically pure 5000mg; Taurine 4000mg; L-carnitine 300mg. Organoleptic additives: green tea extract 100mg; rosemary extract. Antioxidants: tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils.Percentage of Protein from Animal Sources: 94%; Calories ME from: Protein: 32%; Fats: 43%; All Other Ingredients: 25%

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
20%
Crude Fiber
1.9%
Moisture
8%
Crude Ash
8.1%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Magnesium
0.08%
Omega 3
0.9%
Omega 6
3.3%
Metabolizable Energy
4165 kcal/kg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min): 0.50%; Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min): 0.30%; Taurine (min): 0.40%

Comments

Feeding Guide

KIBBLES SIZES:
STARTER: Diameter 5-7 mm - Thickness: 4-5 mm
PUPPY MINI: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 4-6 mm
PUPPY MEDIUM-MAXI: Diameter 12-14 mm - Thickness 5-7 mm

ADULT MINI: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 4-6 mm
ADULT MEDIUM-MAXI: Diameter 14-17 mm - Thickness 8-10 mm
ADULT MAXI-GIANT: Diameter 19-21 mm - Thickness 11-13 mm

QUINOA MINI: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 4-6 mm
QUINOA MEDIUM-MAXI & UNIVERSAL KIBBLE: Diameter 15-17 mm - Thickness 8-10 mm

KITTEN: Diameter 5-7 mm - Thickness: 4-5 mm
FELINE ADULT: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 3.5-5.5 mm

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
20%
Crude Fiber
1.9%
Moisture
8%
Crude Ash
8.1%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Magnesium
0.08%
Omega 3
0.9%
Omega 6
3.3%
Metabolizable Energy
4165 kcal/kg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min): 0.50%; Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min): 0.30%; Taurine (min): 0.40%
Last reviewed: 11-10-2024 11:36

Why this score?

  • 28.3% carbohydrates of combination R
    -19
  • Low protein content
    -11
  • Additional source of animal protein (eggs) at 6th place
    1
  • Fresh chicken meat at 1st place
    3
  • Dehydrated chicken at 1st place
    4
  • Chelated minerals
    2
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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.

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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.