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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Brand and product name not identified.

Rating

★★☆☆☆

2.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Red meat

Fish

Unknown Poultry Meal

Unknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Nuts

Shellfish

Pros

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.

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

Is this dry cat food good?

This dry cat food is rated 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

43%

Fat

19%

Est. Carbs

27%

Fiber

2.8%

Ash

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is High (43% 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 (19% 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

43 of 43 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Poultry By-product Meal

Corn Gluten Meal

Rice

Cassava Root Flour

Beef Fat

Soybean Meal

Soy Protein Isolate

Dried Egg Product

Soybean Oil

Dried Chicory Root

Liver Flavor

Fish Meal

Fish Oil

Collagen

Potassium Chloride

Phosphoric Acid

L-Lysine Hydrochloride

Salt

Calcium Carbonate

Choline Chloride

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Vitamin A Supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Biotin

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Taurine

Beta-carotene

Dried Bacillus Fermentation Product

L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry By-product Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Soy Protein Isolate may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry By-product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal.

Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry By-product Meal, Fish Meal, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Soy Protein Isolate have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Named

55%

Unnamed

By-products

36%

Mixed clarity: 55% of this recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 9% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 36% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Chicken

Dried Egg Product

Unnamed

Fish Meal

By-products

Poultry By-product Meal

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

53%

Plant concentrate

47%

Protein in this recipe leans on plant signals: only 53% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 47% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Poultry By-product Meal

Dried Egg Product

Fish Meal

Collagen

Plant concentrate

Corn Gluten Meal

Soybean Meal

Soy Protein Isolate

dry cat food Review

This dry cat food scores 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

You need to know the exact animal source of every protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 55% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Animal by-products account for 36% of the protein, which can vary in quality.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Soy Protein Isolate.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.

On a dry-matter basis: 43% protein, 19% fat, 27% estimated carbohydrates.

Frequently asked questions

Is this dry cat food good for cats?

This recipe scored 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.

Does this dry cat food contain Dairy?

Does this dry cat food contain Egg?

Does this dry cat food contain Legumes?

Does this dry cat food contain Nuts?

Is this dry cat food grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in this dry cat food?