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Victor vs. Solid Gold

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Solid Gold vs. Victor

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.

Victor Dog Food vs. Solid Gold Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	31.7%	30.2%
Crude Fat	17.7%	14.7%
Crude Fiber	4.3%	5.5%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	43.0%	41.8%
Crude Fat	29.4%	24.8%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	6.2%

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.

As you can see, Solid Gold and Victor guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. With regards to wet dog food, Victor and Solid Gold also provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.

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.

If you look at the average percentages of crude fat, you'll notice that Victor typically guarantees 2.93% more fat. This is a fairly small difference between Victor and Solid Gold, but still worth mentioning. In addition, Victor wet dog foods also provide more fat than Solid Gold wet foods.

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

Victor Cat Food vs. Solid Gold Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	39.0%	39.9%
Crude Fat	18.7%	17.2%
Crude Fiber	3.7%	5.6%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Crude Protein	42.7%	53.6%
Crude Fat	24.7%	15.7%
Crude Fiber	7.6%	6.1%

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.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude protein content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, Solid Gold provides significantly more protein (about 10.92% more).

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. For wet cat foods, Victor provides significantly more fat (about 9.04% more).

Victor Pet Food Ingredients vs. Solid Gold Pet Food Ingredients

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

Tomato Pomace

Vegetable Oil

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

Liver

Brewers Rice

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

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Dried Garlic

Garlic Powder

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

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

Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Victor & Solid Gold?

According to our records, Victor has never been recalled.

Solid Gold has been recalled once.

May 8, 2012: Salmonella

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$1.85	$2.90
Per Calorie	$0.0011	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$2.79	$3.62
Per Calorie	$0.0017	$0.0022

Wet Dog Food	Victor	Solid Gold
Per Pound	$3.50	$4.35
Per Calorie	$0.0077	$0.0095

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 Victor 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 Victor 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 Victor and Solid Gold. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Victor Pet Foods

You can purchase Victor pet foods from the following stores:

32 Recipes In-Stock Today

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Where To Buy Solid Gold Pet Foods

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

76 Recipes In-Stock Today

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58 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Victor	Solid Gold
Dry Dog Food	20 Recipes	23 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	5 Recipes	13 Recipes
Dog Treats	3 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	4 Recipes	8 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	2 Recipes	28 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None