Compare the weight definition actually printed on each package. The outer container weight is not food weight, and a drained-weight statement should not be substituted for net contents without explanation.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Label | Copy the exact weight heading. |
| Packaging | Exclude the can, lid and carton from food mass. |
| Price | Use the same weight definition for unit-price calculations. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Copy the exact weight heading.
Exclude the can, lid and carton from food mass.
Use the same weight definition for unit-price calculations.
A practical example
A kitchen scale reading for a sealed can includes packaging. It cannot replace a label's net-food weight in a price comparison.
Before you decide
Measure like with like before calling one package better value.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.