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AvoDerm vs. Solid Gold

In this comparison article for AvoDerm vs Solid Gold, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare AvoDerm and Solid Gold, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Solid Gold vs AvoDerm comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our AvoDerm Review Page or Solid Gold Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Solid Gold vs. AvoDerm

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

AvoDerm Dog Food vs. Solid Gold Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	28.1%	30.2%
Crude Fat	15.4%	14.7%
Crude Fiber	6.6%	5.5%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	38.2%	41.8%
Crude Fat	23.4%	24.8%
Crude Fiber	9.1%	6.2%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

According to our data, Solid Gold guarantees 2.10% more protein than AvoDerm. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, Solid Gold wet dog foods also provide more protein than AvoDerm wet foods.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

Solid Gold and AvoDerm both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. With regards to wet dog food, Solid Gold and AvoDerm also provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands. For wet dog foods, AvoDerm typically provides a little more fiber (about 2.94% more).

AvoDerm Cat Food vs. Solid Gold Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	36.7%	39.9%
Crude Fat	20.6%	17.2%
Crude Fiber	5.7%	5.6%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	53.7%	53.6%
Crude Fat	18.0%	15.7%
Crude Fiber	7.4%	6.1%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

There is a small difference between the protein content of Solid Gold and AvoDerm. We can see that Solid Gold guarantees about 3.19% more protein than AvoDerm. For wet cat foods, AvoDerm and Solid Gold provide roughly the same amount of protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

According to our average data, Solid Gold typically provides less fat than AvoDerm. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. In addition, AvoDerm wet cat foods also provide more fat than Solid Gold wet foods.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet cat food, AvoDerm and Solid Gold also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

AvoDerm Pet Food Ingredients vs. Solid Gold Pet Food Ingredients

AvoDerm and Solid Gold both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by AvoDerm.

Beet Pulp

Avocado Meal

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Solid Gold.

Dried Garlic

Garlic Powder

Vegetable Oil

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

AvoDerm and Solid Gold both use the following harmful ingredients in many of their products:

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Solid Gold.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of AvoDerm & Solid Gold?

According to our records, AvoDerm has never been recalled.

Solid Gold has been recalled once.

May 8, 2012: Salmonella

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$2.72	$2.90
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$4.04	$3.62
Per Calorie	$0.0024	$0.0022

Wet Dog Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$5.11	$4.35
Per Calorie	$0.0103	$0.0095

Wet Cat Food	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$6.27	$8.21
Per Calorie	$0.0159	$0.0166

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding AvoDerm or Solid Gold, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for AvoDerm or Solid Gold will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for AvoDerm and Solid Gold. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy AvoDerm Pet Foods

You can purchase AvoDerm pet foods from the following stores:

34 Recipes In-Stock Today

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

35 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Solid Gold Pet Foods

You can purchase Solid Gold pet food products from these retailers:

76 Recipes In-Stock Today

21 Recipes In-Stock Today

59 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	AvoDerm	Solid Gold
Dry Dog Food	21 Recipes	23 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	13 Recipes
Dog Treats	3 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	6 Recipes	8 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	15 Recipes	28 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None