by Essentia
Adult
Regular
Grain-Free

Essentia

Adult Exigent Rich in Pork

Adult
Regular
Grain-Free
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Pork

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Available sizes

300 g
10.6 oz
1.5 kg
3.3 lb

Summary

Essentia Adult Exigent Rich in Pork is a dry cat food formulated for adult cats with a discerning palate.
The primary ingredient is dehydrated pork protein (45%), including dehydrated ham (16%), providing a high-quality source of animal protein.
Dehydrated potatoes and dehydrated peas are utilized as carbohydrate sources, replacing traditional grains.
Animal fat is incorporated as a fat source, supplying essential fatty acids.
Additional ingredients, such as dehydrated apple pulp, enhance palatability and nutritional value.
Including fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a mixture of vegetable herbs and yeast products, supports digestive health and overall well-being.

Pros
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1

High protein content

Contains 36% crude protein, supporting muscle maintenance and overall health.
2

Quality fat source

Animal fat contributes to a crude fat content of 17%, which provides energy and supports skin and coat health.
3

Digestive support

This product incorporates fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) to promote healthy digestion and maintain intestinal flora balance.
4

Natural antioxidants

This product contains a mixture of vegetable herbs and yeast products, which may offer antioxidant properties to support the immune system.
Cons
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1

Moderate carbohydrate content

Including dehydrated potatoes and dehydrated peas may increase the carbohydrate level, which might not be ideal for all cats.
2

Potential allergens

It contains pork, which could be an allergen for some cats.
3

Crude ash level

Its crude ash content is 7.3%, which is on the higher side and may affect palatability for some cats.
4

Sodium content

Contains 0.45% sodium, which may be a consideration for cats requiring a low-sodium diet.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Dehydrated pork protein (Dehydrated ham 16%) 45%
  • Dehydrated potato
  • Dehydrated peas
  • Animal fat
  • Dehydrated apple pulp
  • Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) 0.6%
  • Minerals
  • Mixture of vegetable herbs and yeast products (Rosmarinus sp., Curcuma sp., Citrus sp., Eugenia sp., MOS from Saccha- romyces cerevisiae) 0.24%

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 31000 IU
  • Vitamin B1 6.5 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B2 20 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B6 10 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B12 0.09 mg/kg
  • Vitamin C 200 mg/kg
  • Vitamin D3 1600 IU
  • Vitamin E 370 mg/kg
  • and also:
Vitamin K (MNB) 1 mg/kg, Niacin 45 mg/kg, Folic acid 1 mg/kg, Calcium D-pantothenate 27 mg/kg, Biotin 0.28 mg/kg, Beta-carotene 25 mg/kg, Choline Chloride 2,000 mg/kg, Taurine 2,500 mg/kg, DL-Methionine 1,000 mg/kg, iron (iron (II) sulphate mo- nohydrate; Iron(II) chelate of glycine hydrate) 247 mg/kg, copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 11 mg/kg, manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate; manganese chelate of glycine hydrate) 72 mg/ kg, zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate; zinc chelate of glycine hydrate) 164 mg/kg, iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 1.6 mg/kg, selenium (sodium selenite) 0.42 mg/kg

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
17%
Crude Fiber
1.5%
Moisture
9%
Crude Ash
7.3%
Calcium
1.3%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Potassium
0.7%
Magnesium
0.08%
Metabolizable Energy
4000 kcal/kg
Sodium (0.45%)

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
17%
Crude Fiber
1.5%
Moisture
9%
Crude Ash
7.3%
Calcium
1.3%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Potassium
0.7%
Magnesium
0.08%
Metabolizable Energy
4000 kcal/kg
Sodium (0.45%)
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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.