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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Nulo
Freestyle
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 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 Nulo Freestyle dry cat food good?
Nulo Freestyle 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 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
22%
Est. Carbs
21%
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 Super High (22% 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
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
5
Notice
1
1
Deboned Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Turkey Meal
4
Whole Peas
5
Chicken Fat
6
Lentils
7
Deboned Cod
8
Ground Flaxseed
9
Natural Flavor
10
Pea Fiber
11
Sweet Potato
12
Choline Chloride
13
Salt
14
Vitamin E Supplement
15
Dl-methionine
16
Dried Chicory Root
17
Yucca Schidigera Extract
18
Zinc Proteinate
19
Taurine
20
Zinc Sulfate
21
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
22
Iron Proteinate
23
Dried Kelp
24
Dried Cranberries
25
Niacin Supplement
26
Iron Sulfate
27
Copper Proteinate
28
Copper Sulfate
29
Vitamin A Supplement
30
Manganese Proteinate
31
Thiamine Mononitrate
32
D-calcium Pantothenate
33
Riboflavin Supplement
34
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
35
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
36
Manganous Oxide
37
Biotin
38
Vitamin B12 Supplement
39
Vitamin D3 Supplement
40
Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
41
Folic Acid
42
Sodium Selenite
43
Calcium Iodate
44
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Whole Peas, Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide.
Possible allergy triggers: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Peas, Lentils, Pea Fiber 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 Nulo Freestyle'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
Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Cod
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
90%
Plant
10%
Meat-forward: 90% of the weighted protein in Nulo Freestyle comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (10% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Cod
Plant
Whole Peas
Lentils
Nulo Freestyle dry cat food Review
Nulo Freestyle 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 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: 44% protein, 22% fat, 21% estimated carbohydrates.
90% 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 Nulo Freestyle good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nulo Freestyle contain Dairy?
Does Nulo Freestyle contain Egg?
Does Nulo Freestyle contain Legumes?
Does Nulo Freestyle contain Nuts?
Is Nulo Freestyle grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nulo Freestyle?
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