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Protein
Verdict
1/3
ZIWI Peak
Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel
Cat
Air-Dried
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel air-dried cat food good?
ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel is a air-dried cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
43%
Fat
34%
Est. Carbs
6%
Fiber
3.4%
Ash
13.6%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (43% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is Super High (34% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
30 of 30 matched
Prefer
10
Concerned
2
Notice
1
1
Beef
2
Tuna
3
Beef Liver
4
Beef Lung
5
Beef Tripe
6
Beef Kidney
7
Beef Heart
8
Beef Blood
9
Beef Bone
10
Beef Cartilage
11
Pumpkin
12
Chicory
13
Apple
14
Natural Flavour
15
Dicalcium Phosphate
16
Zinc Sulfate
17
Zinc Proteinate
18
Copper Sulfate
19
Manganese Proteinate
20
Calcium Iodate
21
Taurine
22
Vitamin E
23
Vitamin B1
24
Vitamin B6
25
Vitamin B2
26
Niacin
27
Vitamin B12
28
Folic Acid
29
Vitamin D3
30
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Beef Blood appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Beef
Tuna
Beef Liver
Beef Lung
Beef Tripe
Beef Kidney
Beef Heart
Beef Blood
Beef Bone
Beef Cartilage
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Beef
Tuna
Beef Liver
Beef Lung
Beef Tripe
Beef Kidney
Beef Heart
Beef Blood
Beef Bone
Beef Cartilage
ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel air-dried cat food Review
ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 43% protein, 34% fat, 6% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel contain Dairy?
Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel contain Egg?
Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel contain Legumes?
Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel contain Nuts?
Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cat Food Beef & Mackerel?
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