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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
8%
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
3
Concerned
7
Notice
5
1
Salmon
2
Rice
3
Corn Protein Meal
4
Poultry By-product Meal
5
Wheat Flour
6
Dried Egg Product
7
Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols
8
Soy Protein Concentrate
9
Fish Meal
10
Natural Flavor
11
Dried Chicory Root
12
Phosphoric Acid
13
Potassium Chloride
14
Calcium Carbonate
15
Salt
16
Caramel Color
17
Choline Chloride
18
Vitamin E Supplement
19
Niacin
20
Vitamin A Supplement
21
Calcium Pantothenate
22
Thiamine Mononitrate
23
Riboflavin Supplement
24
Vitamin B12 Supplement
25
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
26
Folic Acid
27
Vitamin D3 Supplement
28
Biotin
29
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
30
Taurine
31
Zinc Sulfate
32
Ferrous Sulfate
33
Manganese Sulfate
34
Copper Sulfate
35
Calcium Iodate
36
Sodium Selenite
37
L-lysine Monohydrochloride
38
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
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
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?
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