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Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

ZIWI Peak

Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe

Cat

Air-Dried

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 Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe air-dried cat food good?

ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel 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, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

43%

Fat

32%

Est. Carbs

Fiber

4.5%

Ash

13.6%

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 Super High (32% 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

32 of 32 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Whole Mackerel

Chicken Bone

Dried Egg

Dried Yellow Peas

Dried Green Lentils

Chicken Fat

Dried Quinoa

Dried Apple Pomace

Chicken Cartilage

Natural Flavour

Chicken Heart

Choline Chloride

Dipotassium Phosphate

Magnesium Sulfate

Zinc Amino Acid Complex

Iron Amino Acid Complex

Copper Amino Acid Complex

Manganese Amino Acid Complex

Preservative

Dried Kelp

Taurine

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Calcium Pantothenate

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

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 Yellow 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 Flavour, Dipotassium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: 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

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free 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

Whole Mackerel

Chicken Bone

Dried Egg

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Animal Protein

High

Animal

90%

Plant

10%

Meat-forward: 90% of the weighted protein in ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (10% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Whole Mackerel

Chicken Bone

Dried Egg

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Plant

Dried Yellow Peas

Dried Green Lentils

Dried Quinoa

ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe air-dried cat food Review

ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free 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: 43% protein, 32% fat, 7% 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 Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Dairy?

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Egg?

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Legumes?

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Nuts?

Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe?