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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
ZIWI Peak
Chicken Recipe
Cat
Air-Dried
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Poultry
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Fish
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 Chicken Recipe air-dried cat food good?
ZIWI Peak Chicken Recipe 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, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
35%
Est. Carbs
4%
Fiber
3.5%
Ash
14%
Moisture (14%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (44% 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 (35% 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
27 of 27 matched
Prefer
8
Concerned
6
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Liver
3
Chicken Bone
4
Chicken Necks
5
New Zealand Green Mussel
6
Chicken Heart
7
Chicken Cartilage
8
Inulin
9
Dried Apple Pomace
10
Dipotassium Phosphate
11
Magnesium Sulfate
12
Zinc Amino Acid Complex
13
Iron Amino Acid Complex
14
Copper Amino Acid Complex
15
Manganese Amino Acid Complex
16
Sodium Selenite
17
Dried Organic Kelp
18
Salt
19
Citric Acid
20
Mixed Tocopherols
21
Dl-methionine
22
Choline Chloride
23
Thiamine Mononitrate
24
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
25
Folic Acid
26
Vitamin D3 Supplement
27
Taurine
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Dried Apple Pomace, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Selenite.
Possible digestion triggers: Citric Acid 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 Chicken Recipe'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
Chicken Liver
Chicken Bone
Chicken Necks
New Zealand Green Mussel
Chicken Heart
Chicken Cartilage
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in ZIWI Peak Chicken Recipe 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
Chicken Liver
Chicken Bone
Chicken Necks
New Zealand Green Mussel
Chicken Heart
Chicken Cartilage
ZIWI Peak Chicken Recipe air-dried cat food Review
ZIWI Peak Chicken Recipe 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, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 35% fat, 4% 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, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZIWI Peak Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
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