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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Friskies

Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Legumes

Poultry

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Cons

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

Is Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food wet cat food good?

Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food is a wet cat food rated 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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 Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

50%

Fat

11%

Est. Carbs

19%

Fiber

5.6%

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 (50% 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 Medium (11% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.

References

Ingredients Analysis

33 of 33 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Water

Chicken

Wheat Gluten

Liver

Meat By-products

Ocean Whitefish

Modified Corn Starch

Soy Flour

Tuna

Artificial And Natural Flavors

Tricalcium Phosphate

Potassium Chloride

Magnesium Proteinate

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Potassium Iodide

Taurine

Choline Chloride

Salt

Thiamine Mononitrate

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin A Supplement

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Biotin

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Liver appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Wheat Gluten, Soy Flour may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Wheat Gluten, Liver, Meat By-products.

Higher-caution ingredients: Meat By-products, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.

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

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Named

67%

Unnamed

33%

Mixed clarity: 67% of Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 33% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Chicken

Ocean Whitefish

Tuna

Unnamed

Liver

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

59%

Plant

Plant concentrate

37%

Mixed protein sources in Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food: 59% animal, 4% whole plants, and 37% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Liver

Meat By-products

Ocean Whitefish

Tuna

Plant

Soy Flour

Plant concentrate

Wheat Gluten

Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food wet cat food Review

Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food is a solid mid-tier wet cat food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

You're avoiding legumes

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 67% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Wheat Gluten.

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

On a dry-matter basis: 50% protein, 11% fat, 19% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food contain Dairy?

Does Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food contain Egg?

Does Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food contain Legumes?

Does Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food contain Nuts?

Is Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Friskies Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna In Sauce Wet Cat Food?