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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Purina Pro Plan

Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★☆☆☆

2.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Red meat

Fish

Unknown Poultry Meal

Unknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Dairy

Nuts

Shellfish

Cons

Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.

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

Is Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food dry cat food good?

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food is a dry cat food rated 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

41%

Fat

18%

Est. Carbs

31%

Fiber

2.3%

Ash

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (41% 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 High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.

References

Ingredients Analysis

38 of 38 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Salmon

Rice

Corn Protein Meal

Poultry By-product Meal

Wheat Flour

Dried Egg Product

Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols

Soy Protein Concentrate

Fish Meal

Natural Flavor

Dried Chicory Root

Phosphoric Acid

Potassium Chloride

Calcium Carbonate

Salt

Caramel Color

Choline Chloride

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Vitamin A Supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Biotin

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Taurine

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

L-lysine Monohydrochloride

Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry By-product Meal, Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Protein Meal, Soy Protein Concentrate may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Protein Meal, Poultry By-product Meal, Soy Protein Concentrate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry By-product Meal, Fish Meal, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Wheat Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Named

50%

Unnamed

17%

By-products

33%

Mixed clarity: 50% of Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 17% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 33% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Salmon

Dried Egg Product

Unnamed

Fish Meal

By-products

Poultry By-product Meal

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

62%

Plant concentrate

38%

Mixed protein sources in Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food: 62% animal, 0% whole plants, and 38% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Salmon

Poultry By-product Meal

Dried Egg Product

Fish Meal

Plant concentrate

Corn Protein Meal

Soy Protein Concentrate

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food dry cat food Review

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food scores 2 stars on this analysis, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 50% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Animal by-products account for 33% of the protein, which can vary in quality.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Protein Meal, Soy Protein Concentrate.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.

On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 18% fat, 31% estimated carbohydrates.

Frequently asked questions

Is Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food good for cats?

This recipe scored 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.

Does Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food contain Dairy?

Does Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food contain Egg?

Does Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food contain Legumes?

Does Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food contain Nuts?

Is Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food?