Nutritional Analysis for Natural Selections Beef for Cats
Guaranteed Analysis
| Component | As Fed | Dry Matter | Caloric Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 53.13 % | 27.78 % | 30.68 % |
| Crude Fat (Min) | 40.63 % | 21.23 % | 64.58 % |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 3.13 % | 1.64 % | — |
| Moisture (max) | 71.00 % | — | — |
| Ash (max) | 6.25 % | 3.26 % | — |
| Carbohydrate (Calc) | 4.63 % | 2.41 % | 4.82 % |
Energy Analysis
- Kilocalories per ounce: 36 kcal/oz
- Kilocalories per kilogram: 1 391 kcal/kg
- Kilocalories per kilogram (DM): 3 976 kcal/kg DM
Fatty Acids
Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio: 7.21 : 1
| Fatty Acid | Unit | AAFCO Min. (per 1 000 kcal) | NS Chicken & Beef Formula (per 1 000 kcal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linoleic Acid | g | 3.3 | 6.6 |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | g | 0.2 | 0.33 |
| EPA & DHA | g | 0.1 | 0.29 |
Minerals
| Mineral | Unit | AAFCO Min. (per 1 000 kcal) | NS Chicken & Beef Formula (per 1 000 kcal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | g | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Phosphorus | g | 2.5 | 2.91 |
| Ca : P Ratio | — | 1 : 1 | 1.42 : 1 |
| Potassium | g | 1.5 | 1.52 |
| Sodium | g | 0.8 | 0.83 |
| Magnesium | g | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Iron | mg | 22.0 | 26.2 |
| Copper | mg | 3.1 | 16.0 |
| Manganese | mg | 1.8 | 7.07 |
| Zinc | mg | 25.0 | 27.76 |
| Iodine | mg | 0.25 | 1.07 |
| Selenium | mg | 0.09 | 0.4 |
Amino Acid Profile
| Amino Acid | g per 1 000 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total Protein | 83.459 |
| Tryptophan | 0.904 |
| Threonine | 3.441 |
| Isoleucine | 4.020 |
| Leucine | 6.584 |
| Lysine | 6.899 |
| Methionine | 2.391 |
| Methionine – Cystine | 3.445 |
| Phenylalanine | 3.513 |
| Phenylalanine – Tyrosine | 4.553 |
| Valine | 4.245 |
| Arginine | 5.416 |
| Histidine | 2.706 |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Unit | AAFCO Min. (per 1 000 kcal) | NS Chicken & Beef Formula (per 1 000 kcal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | IU | 1250 | 35826 |
| Vitamin D | IU | 125 | 453.35 |
| Vitamin E | IU | 12.5 | 94.78 |
| Thiamine (B1) | mg | 0.56 | 4.6 |
| Riboflavin (B2) | mg | 1.3 | 3.0 |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | mg | 3.0 | 12.65 |
| Niacin (B3) | mg | 3.4 | 61.5 |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | mg | 0.38 | 3.83 |
| Folic Acid | mg | 0.054 | 0.57 |
| Vitamin B12 | mg | 0.007 | 0.02 |