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Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Ziwi Peak
Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe dry cat food good?
Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe is a dry 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
41%
Fat
30%
Est. Carbs
13%
Fiber
4.5%
Ash
12.5%
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 Super High (30% 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
39 of 39 matched
Prefer
8
Concerned
7
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Liver
3
Chicken Necks
4
Dried Egg White
5
Chicken Bone
6
Dried Green Peas
7
Dried Green Lentils
8
Dried Quinoa
9
Chicken Fat
10
Chicken Cartilage
11
Dried Apple Pomace
12
Natural Flavor
13
Apple
14
Pear
15
Kiwifruit
16
Blueberries
17
Persimmon
18
Fish Oil
19
Chicken Heart
20
Dipotassium Phosphate
21
Magnesium Sulfate
22
Zinc Amino Acid Complex
23
Iron Amino Acid Complex
24
Copper Amino Acid Complex
25
Selenium Yeast
26
Manganese Amino Acid Complex
27
Dried Chicory Root
28
Choline Chloride
29
Preservative
30
Dried Kelp
31
Salt
32
Vitamin E Supplement
33
Thiamine Mononitrate
34
Calcium Pantothenate
35
Riboflavin
36
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
37
Vitamin B12 Supplement
38
Vitamin D3 Supplement
39
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils, Dried Quinoa may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Dried Apple Pomace, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil.
Higher-caution ingredients: Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils 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 with Whole Mackerel 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 Necks
Dried Egg White
Chicken Bone
Chicken Cartilage
Chicken Heart
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
90%
Plant
9%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 90% of the weighted protein in Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (9% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Chicken Necks
Dried Egg White
Chicken Bone
Chicken Cartilage
Chicken Heart
Plant
Dried Green Peas
Dried Green Lentils
Dried Quinoa
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe dry cat food Review
Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Owners prioritizing bioavailable minerals
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 30% fat, 13% estimated carbohydrates.
90% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Egg?
Does Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Ziwi Peak Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe?
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