Which of these 3 dry cat food options is best?

[cattery]

I am deciding between these 3 dry food products for my cats. Currently these options are what's available to me and in my budget so i would like to go with the best one of them.
I included the ingredients, analytical constituents and additives.
Based on your knowledge and expertise please rate them from best to worst and if you can let me know what's good or bad about them it would help me in deciding which option to go with.

Option 1:
Composition:
Poultry protein** (30 Z). wheat, wheat flour. poultry fat (II Z), meat meal fish meal beet pulp* (desugared). linseed. lignocellulose. sunflower oil. apple pomace*, sodium chloride. rapeseed oil (partly hydrolysed. *dried)
Analytical Constituents:
Crude protein: 33% Crude fat: 18% Crude fibre: 2.5% Ash, max. 6.50% Magnesium (Mg), max 0.12% Calcium, min. 1.30% Phosphorus, max. 0.95% Omega 3 fatty acids min 3.50% Omega 6 fatty acids min 0.40%
Additives:
Vitamin 15000 IU Vitamin (E671) 1250 IU Vitamin E (all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate 75 mg


Option 2:
Composition:
26% dehydrated chicken, 19% rice*, purified animal fat, 19% barley*, maize gluten, potato protein, beet pulp*, dried egg products, 1% linseed*, 1% fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), 1% chicory pulp*, 1% brewers’ yeast, 1% pea flour*, plant fibres, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium chloride, 0.1% Mojave yucca*, 0.03% dried aromatic plants* (grapes, citrus, cloves, curcuma, rosemary) * Natural ingredients.
Analytical Constituents:
Crude protein 34% Crude oils and fats 19% Crude fibres 2.8% Crude ash 5.9% Calcium 0.95% Phosphor 0.85% Magnesium 0.07% Sodium 0.39% Potassium 0.6% Moisture 10%, Total omega-6 2.2% Total omega-3 0.45% DHA 0.11%, EPA 0.11% 3,870 kcal/kg
Additives:
Vit. A 31,000 I.U., Vit. D3 1,600 I.U., Vit. B6 10 mg, Vit. B12 0.09 mg, Folic acid 1 mg, Biotin 0.28 mg, Vit. E 370 mg, Vit. C 200 mg, Taurine 2,500 mg, Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 715 mg (Fe 215 mg), Copper sulphate pentahydrate 44 mg (Cu 11 mg), Manganese sulphate monohydrate 129 mg (Mn 40 mg), Zinc sulphate monohydrate 415 mg (Zn 145 mg), Iodate Calcium Anhydrous 2.5 mg (I 1.57 mg), Sodium selenite 0.93 mg (Se 0.42 mg)



Option 3:
Composition:
Poultry protein ** (33%), poultry fat, potato flakes, corn, maize flour, wheat, greaves, fish meal, beet molasses schnitzel * (desugared), lignocellulose, sunflower oil, apple pomace *, sodium chloride, rapeseed oil, Yucca schidigera * (0.04%); * dried, ** dried, partially hydrolyzed

Analytical Constituents:
Crude protein 32.0%, crude fat 18.0%, crude fiber 2.5%, crude ash 7.0%, calcium 1.45%, phosphorus 0.85%, sodium 0.45%, potassium 0.5%, magnesium 0 , 1%, omega-6 fatty acids 3.0%, omega-3 fatty acids 0.25%

Additives:
Vitamins / kg: Vitamin A (3a672a) 15000 IU, Vitamin D3 (3a671) 1250 IU, Vitamin E (all rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate 3a700) 75 mg, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitat 3a821) 6 mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 3a825ii) 6 mg, calcium D-pantothenate (3a841) 12 mg, niacin (3a314) 45 mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride 3a831) 4 mg, folic acid (3a316) 3 mg, biotin (3a880) 400 mcg, vitamin B12 65 mcg, taurine ( 3a370) 1000 mg. Antioxidant, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils 1b306 (i). Trace elements / kg: iron (iron (II) sulfate, monohydrate 3b103) 130 mg, copper (copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate 3b405) 12 mg, zinc (zinc oxide 3b603) 100 mg, manganese (manganese (II) oxide 3b502) 15 mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous 3b202) 1.5 mg, selenium (sodium selenite 3b801) 0.15 mg. Amino acids / kg: DL-methionine (3c301) 4500 mg


Thank u!!

 

[Maurey]

Second option is probably the lesser evil. Has a quality protein (as opposed to “chicken protein”) and animal fat source listed, even if they’re not specific enough, and has a bit less carbs, even though the content is still high.

Just in case, though, more expensive foods tend to be more calorie dense and higher protein, so they may be less expensive to feed per day, even if the bag of food costs more. If you haven’t done calculations on how much it could cost to feed a cat per day (or how much a food costs per 100 calories), may be worth it to see if it’s actually be cheaper to feed a higher end food. Dr Elsey’s is a premium kibble brand, but only costs around 80 cents a day for an average cat. Tiki Cat Born Carnivore, which also has decent composition, costs 50 cents a day for your average cat.

 

[tyleete]

The first ingredient always says a lot.
I'm still learning about foods myself though. Can I ask for a little scholastic Maurey, on how feeding by calorie intake works though? I can not afford Elsyes no matter what. And am feeding mine (ones without medical problems) American Journey dry. But they're still getting fat off not even getting more than 2- 1/3 cup daily.
Oh! Also remember Cattery, whileit may be cheaper short term, it can cost more both in health and financial in the long run. I've learned that the hard way.

 

[Raul-7]

All of them are trash to be honest. Wouldn't feed it to a stray cat.

 

[game misconduct]

all contain grains of some sort in the top 5 or so ingredients listed so i would look for a grain free one

 

[Raul-7]

Sorry to be harsh but it's the truth.

Tell us your location [country] and budget; and I can recommend some options.

 

[maggie101]

I am deciding between these 3 dry food products for my cats. Currently these options are what's available to me and in my budget so i would like to go with the best one of them.
I included the ingredients, analytical constituents and additives.
Based on your knowledge and expertise please rate them from best to worst and if you can let me know what's good or bad about them it would help me in deciding which option to go with. And

Option 1:
Composition:
Poultry protein** (30 Z). wheat, wheat flour. poultry fat (II Z), meat meal fish meal beet pulp* (desugared). linseed. lignocellulose. sunflower oil. apple pomace*, sodium chloride. rapeseed oil (partly hydrolysed. *dried)
Analytical Constituents:
Crude protein: 33% Crude fat: 18% Crude fibre: 2.5% Ash, max. 6.50% Magnesium (Mg), max 0.12% Calcium, min. 1.30% Phosphorus, max. 0.95% Omega 3 fatty acids min 3.50% Omega 6 fatty acids min 0.40%
Additives:
Vitamin 15000 IU Vitamin (E671) 1250 IU Vitamin E (all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate 75 mg


Option 2:
Composition:
26% dehydrated chicken, 19% rice*, purified animal fat, 19% barley*, maize gluten, potato protein, beet pulp*, dried egg products, 1% linseed*, 1% fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), 1% chicory pulp*, 1% brewers’ yeast, 1% pea flour*, plant fibres, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium chloride, 0.1% Mojave yucca*, 0.03% dried aromatic plants* (grapes, citrus, cloves, curcuma, rosemary) * Natural ingredients.
Analytical Constituents:
Crude protein 34% Crude oils and fats 19% Crude fibres 2.8% Crude ash 5.9% Calcium 0.95% Phosphor 0.85% Magnesium 0.07% Sodium 0.39% Potassium 0.6% Moisture 10%, Total omega-6 2.2% Total omega-3 0.45% DHA 0.11%, EPA 0.11% 3,870 kcal/kg
Additives:
Vit. A 31,000 I.U., Vit. D3 1,600 I.U., Vit. B6 10 mg, Vit. B12 0.09 mg, Folic acid 1 mg, Biotin 0.28 mg, Vit. E 370 mg, Vit. C 200 mg, Taurine 2,500 mg, Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 715 mg (Fe 215 mg), Copper sulphate pentahydrate 44 mg (Cu 11 mg), Manganese sulphate monohydrate 129 mg (Mn 40 mg), Zinc sulphate monohydrate 415 mg (Zn 145 mg), Iodate Calcium Anhydrous 2.5 mg (I 1.57 mg), Sodium selenite 0.93 mg (Se 0.42 mg)



Option 3:
Composition:
Poultry protein ** (33%), poultry fat, potato flakes, corn, maize flour, wheat, greaves, fish meal, beet molasses schnitzel * (desugared), lignocellulose, sunflower oil, apple pomace *, sodium chloride, rapeseed oil, Yucca schidigera * (0.04%); * dried, ** dried, partially hydrolyzed

Analytical Constituents:
Crude protein 32.0%, crude fat 18.0%, crude fiber 2.5%, crude ash 7.0%, calcium 1.45%, phosphorus 0.85%, sodium 0.45%, potassium 0.5%, magnesium 0 , 1%, omega-6 fatty acids 3.0%, omega-3 fatty acids 0.25%

Additives:
Vitamins / kg: Vitamin A (3a672a) 15000 IU, Vitamin D3 (3a671) 1250 IU, Vitamin E (all rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate 3a700) 75 mg, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitat 3a821) 6 mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 3a825ii) 6 mg, calcium D-pantothenate (3a841) 12 mg, niacin (3a314) 45 mg, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride 3a831) 4 mg, folic acid (3a316) 3 mg, biotin (3a880) 400 mcg, vitamin B12 65 mcg, taurine ( 3a370) 1000 mg. Antioxidant, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils 1b306 (i). Trace elements / kg: iron (iron (II) sulfate, monohydrate 3b103) 130 mg, copper (copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate 3b405) 12 mg, zinc (zinc oxide 3b603) 100 mg, manganese (manganese (II) oxide 3b502) 15 mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous 3b202) 1.5 mg, selenium (sodium selenite 3b801) 0.15 mg. Amino acids / kg: DL-methionine (3c301) 4500 mg


Thank u!!

I agree with everyone but when your on low budget,not much you can do about it. As long as meat is the first ingredient,has the calories she needs,and will eat it. Fancy feast classics is mostly ok and cheaper. It would be helpful to know where you live

 

[GeoDjay]

I would personally not feed any of the options to my cats, but since that isn't your question, I'd advise to go for option 2. It is slightly less in carbs than the other options (although since we do not have the moisture levels of the other 2 options, we can only perform rough estimates). It is also not too high in calcium and phosphorus which is good if you want to feed this to a senior cat.