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Protein
Verdict
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Natural Balance
Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 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.
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 Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens dry cat food good?
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens 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, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
44%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
28%
Fiber
4.4%
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 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 Medium (16% 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
21 of 21 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
4
Notice
1
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Turkey Meal
4
Peas
5
Chickpeas
6
Dried Yeast
7
Chicken Heart
8
Chicken Liver
9
Chicken Fat
10
Flaxseed
11
Pea Protein
12
Natural Flavor
13
Choline Chloride
14
Dried Plain Beet Pulp
15
Menhaden Fish Oil
16
Vitamins
17
Minerals
18
Salt
19
Potassium Chloride
20
Mixed Tocopherols
21
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas, Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Chickpeas, Pea Protein 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 Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens'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 Meal
Turkey Meal
Chicken Heart
Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
80%
Plant
11%
Plant concentrate
7%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 80% of the weighted protein in Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (11% whole plants, 7% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Chicken Heart
Chicken Liver
Plant
Peas
Chickpeas
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens dry cat food Review
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens 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
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 16% fat, 28% estimated carbohydrates.
80% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens contain Dairy?
Does Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens contain Egg?
Does Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens contain Legumes?
Does Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens contain Nuts?
Is Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe For Kittens?
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