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Crude protein % printed on the pet food label (as-fed basis).
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Crude fat % printed on the label (as-fed basis).
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Crude fiber % printed on the label (as-fed basis).
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Ash (minerals) % if listed. Leave at 0 if not shown on the label.
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Moisture % on the label. Typical wet food: 70-85%. Dry kibble: 8-12%.
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Crude protein % of the second food for comparison.
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Crude fat % of the second food for comparison.
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Crude fiber % of the second food for comparison.
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Ash % of the second food. Leave at 0 if not listed.
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Moisture % of the second food.
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Protein DM - Food 1High protein (DM)
40.9%

Protein on a dry matter basis for Food 1

Fat DM - Food 122.7%
Fiber DM - Food 14.5%
Ash DM - Food 19.1%
Carbs DM - Food 122.7%
Protein DM - Food 233.3%
Fat DM - Food 216.7%
Fiber DM - Food 23.3%
Ash DM - Food 26.7%
Carbs DM - Food 240%
Protein difference (DM)7.6pp
Food 1 (DM)86.4
Food 2 (DM)90

Protein difference (DM): 7.6

  • Protein %
  • Fat %
  • Carbs %

Food 1 is 40.9% protein on a dry matter basis.

  • Food 1 contains 40.9% protein on a dry matter basis, compared to 9.0% as printed on the label.
  • Food 1 (wet food) has 7.6 more percentage points of protein on a dry matter basis than Food 2 (dry kibble).
  • Food 1 is estimated at 22.7% carbohydrates (DM). Lower-carb diets are often preferred for obligate carnivores.

Next stepCheck the guaranteed analysis on the label and verify the ash content if possible. Many manufacturers will share a typical (mean) analysis on request, which is more accurate than the guaranteed minimums and maximums.

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