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Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Wellness CORE
CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe
Cat
Wet
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Cons
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe wet cat food good?
Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe is a wet 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, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
46%
Fat
36%
Fiber
4.5%
Ash
31.8%
Moisture (78%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (46% 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 (36% 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
33 of 33 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
6
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Broth
3
Water Sufficient for Processing
4
Natural Flavors
5
Tapioca Starch
6
Sunflower Oil
7
Tricalcium Phosphate
8
Locust Bean Gum
9
Potassium Chloride
10
Guar Gum
11
Salt
12
Sodium Carbonate
13
Taurine
14
Xanthan Gum
15
Vitamin E Supplement
16
Thiamine Hydrochloride
17
Niacin
18
Vitamin A Supplement
19
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
20
D-calcium Pantothenate
21
Riboflavin Supplement
22
Folic Acid
23
Vitamin D3 Supplement
24
Biotin
25
Vitamin B12 Supplement
26
Magnesium Sulfate
27
Choline Chloride
28
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
29
Iron Amino Acid Chelate
30
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
31
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
32
Sodium Selenite
33
Potassium Iodide
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Broth are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Natural Flavors, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum.
Possible digestion triggers: Guar Gum 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 Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken 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 Broth
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe 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
Chicken
Chicken Broth
Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe wet cat food Review
Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken 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
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: Legumes, Poultry.
On a dry-matter basis: 46% protein, 36% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness CORE CORE Tiny Tasters Pate Chicken Recipe?
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