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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Grain-free Chicken 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 Grain-free Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?

Grain-free Chicken 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

52%

Fat

19%

Est. Carbs

13%

Fiber

5.4%

Ash

10.9%

Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (52% 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 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

34 of 34 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Dehydrated Chicken

Fresh Chicken

Peas

Sweet Potato

Yeast

Chicken Fat

Fish Oil

Salmon Oil

Beet

Xylo-oligo-saccharides

Alfalfa

Green Algae

Chicory

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Probiotics

Taurine

Methionine

Organic Zinc

Organic Iron

Organic Copper

Organic Manganese

Organic Iodine

Organic Selenium

Vitamin A

Vitamin D3

Vitamin E

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Niacin

Pantothenic Acid

Folic Acid

Choline

Tips

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

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

Ingredients worth checking: Yeast, Fish Oil, Beet.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Grain-free Chicken 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

Dehydrated Chicken

Fresh Chicken

Animal Protein

High

Animal

81%

Plant

14%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Grain-free Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (14% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Dehydrated Chicken

Fresh Chicken

Plant

Peas

Alfalfa

Auxiliary

Yeast

Grain-free Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review

Grain-free Chicken 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: 52% protein, 19% fat, 13% estimated carbohydrates.

81% 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 Grain-free Chicken Recipe good for cats?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Grain-free Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Grain-free Chicken Recipe contain Egg?

Does Grain-free Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Grain-free Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Grain-free Chicken Recipe grain-free?

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