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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
PURPOSE
Free-Range Chicken Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
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 PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?
PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe is a dry cat food rated 4.5 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 Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
53%
Fat
20%
Est. Carbs
9%
Fiber
6.1%
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 Super High (53% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
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
38 of 38 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Deboned Chicken
2
Chicken
3
Prebiotics
4
White Fish
5
Dried Yeast
6
Egg
7
Barley
8
Salmon Oil
9
Flaxseed
10
Natural Flavor
11
Fresh Liver
12
Carrot
13
Tomato
14
Cellulose
15
Calcium Carbonate
16
Salt
17
Sodium Carbonate
18
Potassium Chloride
19
Mixed Tocopherols
20
Choline Chloride
21
Taurine
22
Cranberry
23
Folic Acid
24
Ferrous Sulfate
25
Zinc Sulfate
26
Zinc Proteinate
27
Vitamin E Supplement
28
Iron Proteinate
29
Copper Sulfate
30
Manganese Sulfate
31
Manganese Proteinate
32
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
33
Niacin
34
Thiamine
35
Riboflavin
36
Vitamin A Supplement
37
Vitamin D3 Supplement
38
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Chicken, Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Cellulose.
Higher-caution ingredients: Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Barley, Cellulose 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
93%
Unnamed
7%
Strong clarity: 93% of PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 7% 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
Deboned Chicken
Chicken
White Fish
Egg
Unnamed
Fresh Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
95%
Auxiliary
5%
Meat-forward: 95% of the weighted protein in PURPOSE Free-Range 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
Deboned Chicken
Chicken
White Fish
Egg
Fresh Liver
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review
PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to eggs
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 93% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 53% protein, 20% fat, 9% estimated carbohydrates.
95% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does PURPOSE Free-Range Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
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