Nutrience subZero
Prairie Red
Summary
Nutrience subZero Prairie Red is formulated with deboned beef as the first ingredient, ensuring a rich source of high-quality animal protein for muscle maintenance and overall vitality.
It combines multiple regional meats such as lamb, wild boar, pork, and bison to provide a broad spectrum of essential amino acids that support lean tissue and immune function.
The inclusion of freeze-dried beef liver cubes, infused with green-lipped mussels, naturally delivers glucosamine and chondroitin to promote joint flexibility and healthy cartilage.
Pumpkin and inulin work as natural sources of soluble fiber and prebiotics, fostering a balanced gut microbiome for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption.
Cod liver and fish oil contribute concentrated omega-3 fatty acids that support skin health, a glossy coat, and cognitive function.
A blend of probiotics, including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, reinforces digestive health by helping maintain a healthy intestinal barrier.
Added taurine is an essential amino acid for cats, crucial to maintaining heart muscle function and supporting retinal health.
Acadian kelp infuses vital trace minerals and antioxidant support to bolster immune defenses and overall cellular health.
With 40% crude protein and a moderate fat level of 16%, this formula provides balanced energy for both indoor and outdoor cats.
This recipe is free from wheat, soy, corn, dairy, egg, and chicken, reducing the risk of common allergenic triggers while delivering a nutrient-dense diet.
Pros:
- High Protein Density: At 40% crude protein, it supports muscle maintenance and healthy weight.
- Multi-Source Animal Proteins: A variety of meats provides a complete profile of essential amino acids.
- Joint Support Blend: Glucosamine from green-lipped mussels and freeze-dried liver promotes healthy joints.
- Gut Health Enrichment: Prebiotics from pumpkin and inulin combined with probiotics improve digestion and nutrient uptake.
- Skin & Coat Wellness: Omega-3 fatty acids from cod liver and fish oil help maintain a glossy coat and healthy skin.
- Essential Nutrient Fortification: Added taurine and kelp ensure cardiovascular, ocular, and immune support.
Cons:
- Carbohydrate Content: With 22% carbohydrates from peas and other plant sources, it may be higher than optimal for strict low-carb diets.
- Legume Inclusion: Pea protein and peas can be potential allergens or cause digestive sensitivity in some cats.
- Not Grain-Free: Contains ingredients like peas and alfalfa meal, which may not suit grain-free feeding preferences.
- Energy-Dense Formula: With 3720 kcal/kg, small portions provide high calories that may lead to overeating in less active cats.
- Moderate Fat Level: The 16% crude fat content supports energy needs but could be excessive for weight management in sedentary felines.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Deboned Beef
- Deboned Lamb
- Deboned Wild Boar
- Deboned Pork
- Deboned Bison
- Beef Liver
- Pork Liver
- Pork Meal
- Pea Protein
- Peas
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Prairie Red
Product changes
- Crude fat changed from 20% -> 16%
- Crude fiber changed from 3.5% -> 5%
- Crude ash changed from 7.5% -> %
- First Ingredient changed from Deboned beef -> Deboned Beef
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Deboned lamb -> Deboned Lamb
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Deboned wild boar -> Deboned Wild Boar
- 4th Ingredient changed from Beef liver -> Deboned Pork
- 5th Ingredient changed from Lamb liver -> Deboned Bison
- 6th Ingredient changed from Wild boar liver -> Beef Liver
- 7th Ingredient changed from Deboned bison -> Pork Liver
- 8th Ingredient changed from Pork meal -> Pork Meal
- 9th Ingredient changed from Lamb meal -> Pea Protein
- 10th Ingredient changed from Salmon -> Peas
- Score changed from 92 -> 81
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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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Important note: The score is calculated using a different approach in this case. Since all of the first three ingredients are fresh, extra points were manually awarded for that. However, pea protein counts as a plant-based protein, which results in a point deduction.