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Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Nutrience
SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
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 Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe dry cat food good?
Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe is a dry cat food rated 3 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, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
36%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
38%
Fiber
5.6%
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 Medium (36% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
References
Ingredients Analysis
53 of 53 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
8
Notice
1
1
Duck
2
Duck Meal
3
Peas
4
Lentils
5
Canola Oil
6
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
7
Natural Flavor
8
Pears
9
Freeze Dried Duck
10
Fish Oil
11
Ground Miscanthus Grass
12
Calcium Carbonate
13
Dl-methionine
14
Pea Starch
15
Salt
16
Choline Chloride
17
Pea Fiber
18
Potassium Chloride
19
Taurine
20
Zinc Proteinate
21
Inulin
22
L-lysine
23
Apples
24
Blueberries
25
Carrots
26
Cranberries
27
Ginger
28
Pumpkin
29
Vitamin E Supplement
30
Iron Proteinate
31
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
32
Niacin Supplement
33
Yucca Schidigera Extract
34
D-calcium Pantothenate
35
Manganese Proteinate
36
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
37
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
38
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
39
Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product
40
Sunflower Oil
41
Riboflavin Supplement
42
Vitamin A Supplement
43
Copper Proteinate
44
Thiamine Mononitrate
45
Vitamin B12 Supplement
46
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
47
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
48
Biotin
49
Sodium Selenite
50
Vitamin D3 Supplement
51
Folic Acid
52
Calcium Iodate
53
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Duck, Duck Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas, Lentils, Suncured Alfalfa Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex.
Higher-caution ingredients: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Canola Oil, 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
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear 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
Duck
Duck Meal
Freeze Dried Duck
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
79%
Plant
21%
Meat-forward: 79% of the weighted protein in Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (21% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Duck
Duck Meal
Freeze Dried Duck
Plant
Peas
Lentils
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
Pea Starch
Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe dry cat food Review
Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
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, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 36% protein, 13% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.
79% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
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