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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Friskies
Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy
Cat
Wet
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Animal Protein
Low
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Free From:
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy wet cat food good?
Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy is a wet cat food rated 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. 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, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
56%
Fat
11%
Est. Carbs
12%
Fiber
5.6%
Ash
15.6%
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 (56% 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
31 of 31 matched
Prefer
2
Concerned
4
Notice
5
1
Water
2
Chicken
3
Wheat Gluten
4
Liver
5
Meat By-products
6
Soy Flour
7
Modified Corn Starch
8
Artificial Flavors
9
Natural Flavors
10
Tricalcium Phosphate
11
Potassium Chloride
12
Zinc Sulfate
13
Ferrous Sulfate
14
Manganese Sulfate
15
Copper Sulfate
16
Potassium Iodide
17
Taurine
18
Salt
19
Choline Chloride
20
Thiamine Mononitrate
21
Vitamin E Supplement
22
Niacin
23
Calcium Pantothenate
24
Vitamin A Supplement
25
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
26
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
27
Riboflavin Supplement
28
Vitamin B12 Supplement
29
Biotin
30
Folic Acid
31
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 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
Moderate
Named
50%
Unnamed
50%
Mixed clarity: 50% of Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 50% 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
Unnamed
Liver
Animal Protein
Low
Low
Animal
52%
Plant
4%
Plant concentrate
43%
Protein in Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy leans on plant signals: only 52% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 43% and whole plant proteins 4%. 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
Liver
Meat By-products
Plant
Soy Flour
Plant concentrate
Wheat Gluten
Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy wet cat food Review
Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy scores 2 stars on this analysis, 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 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 50% 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.
On a dry-matter basis: 56% protein, 11% fat, 12% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy 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 Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy contain Dairy?
Does Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy contain Egg?
Does Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy contain Legumes?
Does Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy contain Nuts?
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What are the main protein sources in Friskies Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy?
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