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Bravo vs. Essence

In this comparison article for Bravo vs Essence, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Bravo and Essence, 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 Essence vs Bravo comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Bravo Review Page or Essence Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Essence vs. Bravo

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.

Bravo Dog Food vs. Essence Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Bravo	Essence
Crude Protein	47.5%	40.9%
Crude Fat	12.5%	19.3%
Crude Fiber	6.3%	5.7%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Bravo	Essence
Crude Protein	49.5%	46.2%
Crude Fat	34.0%	32.6%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	6.0%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

The table shows that Essence provides far less protein than Bravo. The difference in protein content is roughly 6.65%. For wet dog foods, Bravo typically provides a little more protein (about 3.33% more).

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Like protein, fats are an essential part of a dog's body. Fats are needed for the proper development and function of the canine body.

Our analysis shows that Essence guarantees 6.81% more fat than Bravo dry dog food recipes. For wet dog foods, Bravo and Essence provide roughly the same amount of fat.

As you can see, Essence and Bravo guarantee a similar amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet dog food, Essence and Bravo also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Bravo Cat Food vs. Essence Cat Food

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Bravo	Essence
Crude Protein	50.6%	46.2%
Crude Fat	33.8%	31.8%
Crude Fiber	5.1%	4.8%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

Essence wet recipes contain 4.42% less protein than Bravo wet recipes. This difference in protein content is a notable difference between Bravo and Essence.

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):

Help transport nutrients across cell membranes
Fats produce metabolites, which help control inflammation
Maintain healthy blood pressure
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Fats improve the taste/texture of food.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

Bravo Pet Food Ingredients vs. Essence Pet Food Ingredients

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

Garlic Powder

Product Safety: Recall History of Bravo & Essence?

Bravo has been recalled 8 times.

July 24, 2015: Salmonella
March 3, 2021: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Sept. 26, 2014: Salmonella
May 14, 2014: Listeria monocytogenes
March 16, 2021: Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
March 13, 2013: Salmonella
April 3, 2013: Salmonella
Dec. 10, 2015: Salmonella

According to our records, Essence has never been recalled.

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Where To Buy Bravo Pet Foods

You can purchase Bravo pet foods from the following stores:

Where To Buy Essence Pet Foods

You can purchase Essence pet food products from these retailers:

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

13 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Bravo	Essence
Dry Dog Food	None	6 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	6 Recipes	6 Recipes
Dog Treats	26 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	None	3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	6 Recipes	3 Recipes
Cat Treats	6 Treats	None