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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
CHARM
Duck
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Fish Meal
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
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 CHARM Duck dry cat food good?
CHARM Duck is a dry cat food rated 4 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 but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
20%
Est. Carbs
22%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
10%
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
56 of 56 matched
Prefer
11
Concerned
2
Notice
1
1
Fresh Duck
2
Chicken Meal
3
Duck Meal
4
Turkey Meal
5
Fish Meal
6
Green Peas
7
Yellow Peas
8
Chicken Fat
9
Yeast
10
Chickpeas
11
Sweet Potato
12
Coconut Oil
13
Antarctic Krill
14
Natural Chicken Liver Flavor
15
Salmon Oil
16
Apple
17
Blueberry
18
Cranberry
19
Asparagus
20
Artichoke Heart
21
Green Kiwifruit
22
Spinach
23
Eggshell Membrane
24
Collagen Peptide
25
Pineapple
26
Reishi Mushroom
27
Turkey Tail Mushroom
28
Chaga Mushroom
29
Turmeric Root
30
Chicory Root
31
Seaweed
32
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
33
Chondroitin Sulfate
34
Spirulina
35
Rosemary
36
Taurine
37
Sodium Chloride
38
Choline Chloride
39
Ferrous Sulfate
40
Vitamin E Supplement
41
Zinc Oxide
42
Niacin
43
Copper Sulfate
44
Folic Acid
45
Iodine
46
Vitamin B12 Supplement
47
Manganese Oxide
48
Vitamin A Supplement
49
Riboflavin
50
Calcium Pantothenate
51
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
52
Thiamine Hydrochloride
53
Biotin
54
Calcium Iodate
55
Vitamin D3 Supplement
56
Mixed Tocopherols
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Green Peas, Yellow Peas, Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Meal.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Green Peas, Yellow Peas, Chickpeas, and 1 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
81%
Unnamed
19%
Strong clarity: 81% of CHARM Duck's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 19% 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 Duck
Chicken Meal
Duck Meal
Turkey Meal
Antarctic Krill
Unnamed
Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
93%
Plant
6%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 93% of the weighted protein in CHARM Duck comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Duck
Chicken Meal
Duck Meal
Turkey Meal
Fish Meal
Antarctic Krill
Collagen Peptide
Plant
Green Peas
Yellow Peas
Chickpeas
Auxiliary
Yeast
Spirulina
CHARM Duck dry cat food Review
CHARM Duck is a strong choice — rated 4 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 81% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Fish Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 20% fat, 22% estimated carbohydrates.
93% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat.
Frequently asked questions
Is CHARM Duck good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does CHARM Duck contain Dairy?
Does CHARM Duck contain Egg?
Does CHARM Duck contain Legumes?
Does CHARM Duck contain Nuts?
Is CHARM Duck grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in CHARM Duck?
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