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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Lily's Kitchen

Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Poultry

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens wet cat food good?

Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens is a wet cat food rated 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

53%

Fat

32%

Est. Carbs

Fiber

1.1%

Ash

10.5%

Moisture (81%) 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 Super High (32% 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

10 of 11 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Trout

Pork

Beef

Minerals

Salmon Oil

Algae

Taurine

Zinc Chelate From Amino Acids Hydrate

Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate

No match found in database

Calcium Iodate Anhydrous

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Trout are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Algae may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredient matching note: 10 of 11 ingredients were matched. One early unmatched item was Manganese Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate. We update our ingredient database over time, so this analysis may become more complete if you check again later.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection 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

Trout

Pork

Beef

Animal Protein

High

Animal

98%

Plant

Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (2% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Trout

Pork

Beef

Plant

Algae

Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens wet cat food Review

Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens is a strong choice — rated 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

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Poultry, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 53% protein, 32% fat, 4% estimated carbohydrates.

98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens contain Dairy?

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens contain Egg?

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens contain Legumes?

Does Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens contain Nuts?

Is Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Lily's Kitchen Smooth Paté Selection for Kittens?