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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Lily's Kitchen

Smooth Paté Chicken

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Poultry

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken wet cat food good?

Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken is a wet 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, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

53%

Fat

33%

Fiber

1.7%

Ash

13.9%

Moisture (82%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (53% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.

References

Fat is Super High (33% 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

6 of 6 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Minerals

Taurine

Zinc

Manganese

Iodine

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken'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

Chicken

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken 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

Chicken

Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken wet cat food Review

Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken 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: Poultry.

On a dry-matter basis: 53% protein, 33% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken contain Dairy?

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken contain Egg?

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken contain Legumes?

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken contain Nuts?

Is Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Chicken?