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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Solid Gold
Free Range Chicken Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Unknown Fish Meal
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?
Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe is a dry cat food rated 4.5 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
47%
Fat
22%
Est. Carbs
20%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (47% 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 (22% 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
53 of 55 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Chicken Meal
2
Potato
3
Sunflower Oil
4
Pea
5
Chicken
6
Dried Egg
7
Ocean Fish Meal
8
Natural Flavor
9
Choline Chloride
10
Potassium Chloride
11
Taurine
12
Dl-methionine
13
Salmon Oil
14
Dried Cranberry
15
Carrot
16
Pumpkin
17
Parsley
18
Apple
19
Cranberry
20
Blueberry
21
Mushroom
22
Celery
23
Beet
24
Watercress
25
Spinach
26
Broccoli
27
Mint
28
Pomegranate
29
Mixed Tocopherols
30
Sesame Oil
No match found in database
31
Yucca Extract
32
Dried Kelp
33
Egg White
No match found in database
34
Lentil
35
Vitamin A
36
Vitamin D3
37
Vitamin E
38
Zinc Sulfate
39
Niacin
40
Ferrous Sulfate
41
Vitamin C
42
Pantothenic Acid
43
Thiamine
44
Copper Sulfate
45
Riboflavin
46
Vitamin B6
47
Manganese Sulfate
48
Zinc Proteinate
49
Calcium Iodate
50
Manganese Proteinate
51
Sodium Selenite
52
Biotin
53
Vitamin B12
54
Rosemary Extract
55
Bacillus Coagulans
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Ocean Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Pea may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ocean Fish Meal.
Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Pea, Lentil 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
83%
Unnamed
17%
Strong clarity: 83% of Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 17% 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 Meal
Chicken
Dried Egg
Unnamed
Ocean Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
91%
Plant
9%
Meat-forward: 91% of the weighted protein in Solid Gold Free Range Chicken 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 Meal
Chicken
Dried Egg
Ocean Fish Meal
Plant
Pea
Lentil
Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review
Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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
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 83% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 47% protein, 22% fat, 20% estimated carbohydrates.
91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Solid Gold Free Range Chicken Recipe?
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