Caru Caru Real Beef Stew

Caru Real Beef Stew

Caru

#828 of 861 $0.25/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Better price than 77% of similar foods

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Simpler ingredient list than 67% of peers

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

Pulse-heavy grain-free (peas, beans)

This grain-free formula has multiple pulse ingredients (peas, lentils, etc.) in... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA CVM, Investigation into DCM in dogs (2018-present)
  • Freeman et al. 2018, JAVMA (diet-associated DCM)

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 27.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 89%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 86%
Fiber (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 13%
Moisture 82

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 25%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 62%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 80%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 18

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 33%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 76%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 47%

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Beef Bone Broth, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Potatoes, Green Beans, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Celery Root, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Iodine Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast), Choline Chloride, Marine Microalgae Oil (Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Taurine

Calories

885 kcal/kg Energy density

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