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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Royal Canin
Kitten
Cat
Dry
Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
Low
Animal Protein
Low
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Poultry
Fish
Unknown Poultry Meal
Free From:
Dairy
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Uses more animal by-products than muscle meat as protein sources.
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Royal Canin Kitten dry cat food good?
Royal Canin Kitten is a dry cat food rated 1 star, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
37%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
34%
Fiber
4.8%
Ash
7.6%
Moisture (7.5%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (37% 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 High (17% 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
51 of 51 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
14
Notice
4
1
Chicken By-product Meal
2
Brown Rice
3
Brewers Rice
4
Chicken Fat
5
Wheat Gluten
6
Natural Flavors
7
Corn
8
Corn Gluten Meal
9
Egg Product
10
Dried Plain Beet Pulp
11
Powdered Cellulose
12
Vegetable Oil
13
Sodium Aluminosilicate
14
Sodium Pyrophosphate
15
Potassium Chloride
16
Powdered Psyllium Seed Husk
17
Taurine
18
Rice Flour
19
Fish Oil
20
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
21
Choline Chloride
22
Hydrolyzed Yeast
23
Marine Microalgae Oil
24
Calcium Carbonate
25
Dl-alpha Tocopherol Acetate
26
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
27
Niacin Supplement
28
Biotin
29
Riboflavin Supplement
30
D-calcium Pantothenate
31
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
32
Vitamin A Acetate
33
Thiamine Mononitrate
34
Vitamin B12 Supplement
35
Folic Acid
36
Vitamin D3 Supplement
37
Salt
38
Zinc Proteinate
39
Zinc Oxide
40
Manganese Proteinate
41
Ferrous Sulfate
42
Manganese Oxide
43
Copper Sulfate
44
Sodium Selenite
45
Calcium Iodate
46
Copper Proteinate
47
Marigold Extract
48
Carotene
49
Rosemary Extract
50
Mixed Tocopherols
51
Citric Acid
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Chicken By-product Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Wheat Gluten, Corn Gluten Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Chicken By-product Meal, Wheat Gluten, Corn Gluten Meal.
Higher-caution ingredients: Chicken By-product Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Vegetable Oil have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Wheat Gluten, Corn, Corn Gluten Meal have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low
Low
Named
33%
By-products
67%
Low clarity: only 33% of Royal Canin Kitten's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 67% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Egg Product
By-products
Chicken By-product Meal
Animal Protein
Low
Low
Animal
44%
Plant concentrate
55%
Auxiliary
1%
Protein in Royal Canin Kitten leans on plant signals: only 44% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 55% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken By-product Meal
Egg Product
Plant concentrate
Wheat Gluten
Corn Gluten Meal
Auxiliary
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Royal Canin Kitten dry cat food Review
Royal Canin Kitten scores 1 star on this analysis, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Key takeaways
Animal by-products account for 67% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Wheat Gluten, Corn Gluten Meal.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 37% protein, 17% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Canin Kitten good for cats?
This recipe scored 1 star, with moderate ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Royal Canin Kitten contain Dairy?
Does Royal Canin Kitten contain Egg?
Does Royal Canin Kitten contain Legumes?
Does Royal Canin Kitten contain Nuts?
Is Royal Canin Kitten grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Kitten?
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