Interesting. Do you know if Dollar General is cheaper per calorie when talking actual ready made meals? The linked article talks about worse price per ounce, which might mean something very different.
I've read that in times of economic hardships people survived on cheaper dog food without bad outcomes. Maybe it tastes even acceptable with some Sri Racha on it? Who knows.
Anyways... what I meant to say is probably something like don't be so fucking picky! (Regarding measurments and such.)