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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Blue Buffalo
Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Unknown Fish Meal
Free From:
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Pros
Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dry cat food good?
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is a dry cat food rated 2.5 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 Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
35%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
34%
Fiber
6.6%
Ash
7.7%
Moisture (9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (35% 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
68 of 68 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
13
Notice
3
1
Deboned Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Fish Meal
4
Brown Rice
5
Barley
6
Oatmeal
7
Peas
8
Pea Protein
9
Dried Egg Product
10
Chicken Fat
11
Potato Starch
12
Powdered Cellulose
13
Natural Flavor
14
Flaxseed
15
Choline Chloride
16
Dl-methionine
17
Calcium Sulfate
18
Potassium Chloride
19
Calcium Chloride
20
Pea Fiber
21
Potatoes
22
Taurine
23
Dried Chicory Root
24
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
25
Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
26
Calcium Carbonate
27
Cranberries
28
Salt
29
Sweet Potatoes
30
Carrots
31
Vegetable Juice
32
Ferrous Sulfate
33
Niacin
34
Iron Amino Acid Chelate
35
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
36
Zinc Sulfate
37
Vitamin E Supplement
38
Blueberries
39
Barley Grass
40
Parsley
41
Turmeric
42
Dried Kelp
43
Yucca Schidigera Extract
44
Copper Sulfate
45
Thiamine Mononitrate
46
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
47
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
48
L-lysine
49
Biotin
50
L-carnitine
51
Vitamin A Supplement
52
Manganese Sulfate
53
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
54
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
55
Calcium Pantothenate
56
Riboflavin
57
Vitamin D3 Supplement
58
Vitamin B12 Supplement
59
Folic Acid
60
Dried Yeast
61
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
62
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
63
Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract
64
Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract
65
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract
66
Calcium Iodate
67
Sodium Selenite
68
Rosemary Oil
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Meal, Pea Protein, Powdered Cellulose.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Meal, Powdered Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
71%
Unnamed
29%
Strong clarity: 71% of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 29% 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
Dried Egg Product
Unnamed
Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
81%
Plant
5%
Plant concentrate
14%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (5% whole plants, 14% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Fish Meal
Dried Egg Product
Plant
Peas
Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dry cat food Review
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 2.5 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 71% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 35% protein, 17% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 2.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe contain Egg?
Does Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Adult Indoor Cat Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe contain Nuts?
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