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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Nulo
Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe
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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe dry cat food good?
Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe 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. 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
19%
Est. Carbs
23%
Fiber
5.6%
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 High (19% 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
37 of 37 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
De-boned Duck
2
Chicken Meal
3
Turkey Meal
4
Deboned Cod
5
Whole Peas
6
Lentils
7
Chicken Fat
8
Pea Fiber
9
Natural Flavor
10
Ground Flaxseed
11
Dried Chicory Root
12
Dried Kelp
13
Dried Sweet Potato
14
Dried Cranberries
15
Calcium Carbonate
16
Dl-methionine
17
Taurine
18
Zinc Proteinate
19
Choline Chloride
20
Vitamin E Supplement
21
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
22
Iron Proteinate
23
Niacin Supplement
24
Copper Proteinate
25
Thiamine Mononitrate
26
Calcium Pantothenate
27
Vitamin A Supplement
28
Manganese Proteinate
29
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
30
Sodium Selenite
31
Riboflavin Supplement
32
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
33
Yucca Schidigera Extract
34
Vitamin B12 Supplement
35
Calcium Iodate
36
Folic Acid
37
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: De-boned Duck, 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.
Ingredients worth checking: Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dl-methionine.
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 Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe'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
De-boned Duck
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Cod
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
90%
Plant
10%
Meat-forward: 90% of the weighted protein in Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe 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
De-boned Duck
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Cod
Plant
Whole Peas
Lentils
Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe dry cat food Review
Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe 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, 19% fat, 23% 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 Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe contain Egg?
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Indoor Cat Duck & Lentils Recipe?
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