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Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
HonestBite
P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor
Cat
Dry
Rating
Estimated rating — we couldn't identify some of the main ingredients, so this rating may be inaccurate.
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
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.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor dry cat food good?
HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor is a dry 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. 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, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
20%
Est. Carbs
16%
Fiber
8.9%
Ash
11.1%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (44% 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 (20% 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
82 of 90 matched
Prefer
12
Concerned
5
Notice
3
1
Fresh Goose Meat
No match found in database
2
Fresh Chicken
3
Fresh Duck
4
Fresh Chicken Liver
5
Sweet Potato Granules
6
Purple Sweet Potato Granules
No match found in database
7
Tapioca Starch
8
Cellulose
9
Chicken Fat
10
Salmon Oil
11
Beef Fat
12
Hawthorn
13
Kale Powder
14
Brewer's Yeast Extract
15
Brewer's Yeast Cell Wall
16
Kelp Powder
17
Chicory Root Powder
18
Psyllium
19
Whole Sheep Milk Powder
No match found in database
20
Cranberry Powder
21
Arginine
22
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
23
Calcium Carbonate
24
Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate
25
Potassium Chloride
26
Sodium Chloride
27
Choline Chloride
28
Methionine
29
Vitamin A Acetate
30
Vitamin D3
31
Dl-alpha Tocopherol Acetate
32
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
33
Thiamine Nitrate
34
Riboflavin
35
Vitamin B12
36
Folic Acid
37
D-calcium Pantothenate
38
Niacin Amide
39
Biotin
40
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
41
Ferrous Sulfate
42
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
43
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
44
Amino Acid Cobalt Chelate
No match found in database
45
Potassium Iodide
46
Selenium Yeast
47
Lactobacillus Plantarum
48
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
49
Enterococcus Faecium
50
Clostridium butyricum
No match found in database
51
Citric Acid
52
Rosemary Extract
53
Fresh Chicken Breast
54
Fresh Chicken
55
Fresh Duck
56
Fresh Chicken Liver
57
Freeze-Dried Quail Egg
No match found in database
58
Salmon Oil
59
Cellulose
60
Cranberry Powder
61
Hawthorn
62
Pumpkin Powder
63
Coconut Shreds Powder
No match found in database
64
Egg Albumin
No match found in database
65
Collagen Protein
66
Taurine
67
Vitamin A Acetate
68
Vitamin D3
69
Dl-alpha Tocopherol Acetate
70
Thiamine Nitrate
71
Riboflavin
72
Vitamin B6
73
Vitamin B12
74
Folic Acid
75
Niacin Amide
76
D-calcium Pantothenate
77
Biotin
78
Vitamin C
79
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
80
Ferrous Sulfate
81
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
82
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
83
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
84
Light Calcium Carbonate
85
Potassium Chloride
86
Cellulose
87
Kelp Powder
88
Vitamin K1
89
Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate
90
Potassium Chloride
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Fresh Duck are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Cellulose, Cellulose, Cellulose.
Higher-caution ingredients: Cellulose, Kale Powder, Cellulose, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Cellulose, Kale Powder, Citric Acid, and 2 more 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
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor'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
Fresh Chicken
Fresh Duck
Fresh Chicken Liver
Fresh Chicken Breast
Fresh Chicken
Fresh Duck
Fresh Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Chicken
Fresh Duck
Fresh Chicken Liver
Fresh Chicken Breast
Fresh Chicken
Fresh Duck
Fresh Chicken Liver
Collagen Protein
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor dry cat food Review
HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor 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
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 20% fat, 16% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor contain Dairy?
Does HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor contain Egg?
Does HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor contain Legumes?
Does HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor contain Nuts?
Is HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in HonestBite P40 Plus Fresh Meat Complete Cat Food with Topper Duck Flavor?
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