Urban Choice
Sterilized & Fit, Low Grain
Summary
Urban Choice Sterilized & Fit is a low-grain dry cat food formulated specifically for neutered or spayed adult cats.
Chicken accounts for 44% of the recipe, comprising 15% fresh chicken, which provides both natural and concentrated animal protein sources.
White rice, brown rice, and green peas contribute digestible carbohydrates and plant-based protein.
Hydrolyzed animal protein adds to digestibility but lacks species-specific identification, while chicken fat and salmon oil offer balanced fat sources.
Functional fiber from beet pulp, chicory, and added vegetable fiber helps with satiety and digestive health.
The formula is enriched with botanical extracts, spirulina, and probiotics like Enterococcus faecium to support immunity and inflammation control.
With 35% protein, 13% fat, 4.5% fiber, 7% ash, and 6% moisture, dry matter values equate to 37.2% protein and 35.3% carbohydrates.
Pros:
Substantial meat content: Includes 44% chicken, with 15% fresh, providing a high-quality animal protein base ideal for muscle maintenance post-sterilization.
Moderate fat and high protein: Contains 13% fat and 35% protein, yielding a dry matter protein level of 37.2%, appropriate for weight and muscle preservation.
Botanical and probiotic support: Features spirulina, chamomile, cranberries, and Enterococcus faecium for supporting the digestive and immune systems.
Fatty acid sources: Salmon oil and flaxseed provide omega-3s, which help maintain skin and coat health while supporting anti-inflammatory function.
Low magnesium for urinary health: Magnesium is listed at 0.1 mg/kg, aimed at reducing the risk of urinary stones in sterilized cats.
Cons:
High carbohydrate percentage: With rice and peas early in the list, the estimated carbohydrate content is approximately 35.3% on a dry matter basis, which is high for an obligate carnivore.
Unspecified hydrolyzed protein: Hydrolyzed animal protein lacks species identification, which reduces transparency and may indicate the use of by-products.
No chelated minerals: All minerals are in standard sulfate and oxide forms, limiting nutrient absorption compared to chelated versions.
Synthetic antioxidant ambiguity: Although “antioxidants” are listed, their use is not specified, leaving unclear whether synthetic preservatives are employed.
Limited variety of animal protein: While chicken is emphasized, other named meat or fish sources are not included in significant amounts.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken (of which fresh chicken 15%) 44%
- White rice
- Brown rice
- Green peas
- Hydrolyzed animal protein 7%
- Chicken fat 4%
- Vegetable plant fiber
- Salmon oil 2%
- Beet pulp
- Dried chicory (natural source of FOS)
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 30000 IU
- Vitamin D3 1750 IU
- Vitamin E 400 mg/kg
- and also:
Technological Additives: Bentonite (montmorillonite, 5mg), Enterococcus faecium, 4b1707, 109 CFU, Antioxidants
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Sterilized & Fit, Low Grain
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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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