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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Ziwi Peak

Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe

Cat

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Shellfish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Nuts

Red meat

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.

Is Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe air-dried cat food good?

Ziwi Peak 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

45%

Fat

32%

Est. Carbs

13%

Fiber

1.1%

Ash

9.6%

Moisture (6%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (45% 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

14 of 14 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Chicken Bone

Chicken Mince

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Whole Mackerel

Dried Egg White

Yellow Peas

Dried Green-Lipped Mussels

Kelp

Chicory Inulin

Minerals

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: Yellow Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Possible digestion triggers: Yellow Peas 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 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

Chicken Bone

Chicken Mince

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Whole Mackerel

Dried Egg White

Dried Green-Lipped Mussels

Animal Protein

High

Animal

97%

Plant

Meat-forward: 97% of the weighted protein in Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (3% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Chicken Bone

Chicken Mince

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Whole Mackerel

Dried Egg White

Dried Green-Lipped Mussels

Plant

Yellow Peas

Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe air-dried cat food Review

Ziwi Peak 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 avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

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: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.

On a dry-matter basis: 45% protein, 32% fat, 13% estimated carbohydrates.

97% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ziwi Peak 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 Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Egg?

Does Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Ziwi Peak Cage-Free Chicken with Whole Mackerel Recipe?