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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
ZIWI Peak
Original Series Pure New Zealand 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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe air-dried cat food good?
ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand 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. 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
9%
Fiber
3.5%
Ash
8.1%
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
23 of 23 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
2
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Liver
3
Chicken Bone
4
Chicken Heart
5
New Zealand Green Mussel
6
Chicken Cartilage
7
Inulin
8
Dried Kelp
9
Parsley
10
Lecithin
11
Choline Chloride
12
Potassium Chloride
13
Zinc Amino Acid Complex
14
Copper Amino Acid Complex
15
Manganese Amino Acid Complex
16
Salt
17
Vitamin E
18
Thiamine Mononitrate
19
Vitamin B6
20
Folic Acid
21
Vitamin D3
22
Dl-methionine
23
Taurine
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Salt, Dl-methionine.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand 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 Heart
New Zealand Green Mussel
Chicken Cartilage
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand 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 Heart
New Zealand Green Mussel
Chicken Cartilage
ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe air-dried cat food Review
ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand 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, 9% 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 Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is ZIWI Peak Original Series Pure New Zealand Chicken Recipe grain-free?
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