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Essence vs. JustFoodForCats

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

Guaranteed Analysis: JustFoodForCats vs. Essence

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.

Essence Cat Food vs. JustFoodForCats Cat Food

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Essence	JustFoodForCats
Crude Protein	46.2%	52.2%
Crude Fat	31.8%	19.6%
Crude Fiber	4.8%	2.2%

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.

Our analysis shows that JustFoodForCats guarantees 5.96% more protein than Essence wet cat food recipes.

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.

When you look at the average percentages of crude fat for wet cat food, it's clear that Essence provides significantly more fat. On average, Essence guarantees about 12.25% more protein than JustFoodForCats.

According to our data, Essence guarantees 2.67% more fiber than JustFoodForCats. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference.

Essence Pet Food Ingredients vs. JustFoodForCats Pet Food Ingredients

In our option, both Essence and JustFoodForCats utilize high-quality ingredients. According to our records, neither brand uses any type of controversial ingredients or harmful ingredients.

Product Safety: Recall History of Essence & JustFoodForCats?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of Essence or JustFoodForCats pet food products.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Wet Cat Food	Essence	JustFoodForCats
Per Pound	$5.98	$12.40
Per Calorie	$0.0103	$0.0224

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 Essence or JustFoodForCats, 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 Essence or JustFoodForCats will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy Essence Pet Foods

You can purchase Essence pet foods from the following stores:

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

13 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy JustFoodForCats Pet Foods

You can purchase JustFoodForCats pet food products from these retailers:

2 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Essence	JustFoodForCats
Dry Dog Food	6 Recipes	None
Wet Dog Food	6 Recipes	None
Dog Treats	None	None
Dry Cat Food	3 Recipes	None
Wet Cat Food	3 Recipes	None
Cat Treats	None	1 Treats