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Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Stella & Chewy's

Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe

Cat

Freeze-Dried

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 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.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

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

Is Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe freeze-dried cat food good?

Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe is a freeze-dried cat food rated 4 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

43%

Fat

18%

Est. Carbs

25%

Fiber

5.7%

Ash

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (43% 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 (18% 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

38 of 38 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Lentils

Peas

Chicken Fat

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Fenugreek Seed

Salmon Oil

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Dandelion Greens

Pumpkin

Choline Chloride

Tocopherols

Salt

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Magnesium Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Sodium Selenite

Vitamin E Supplement

Calcium Pantothenate

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin A Supplement

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Biotin

Folic Acid

Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product

Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Rosemary

Tips

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

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

Ingredients worth checking: Salt, Sodium Selenite.

Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, 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 Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-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

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Animal Protein

High

Animal

80%

Plant

20%

Meat-forward: 80% of the weighted protein in Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (20% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Plant

Lentils

Peas

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe freeze-dried cat food Review

Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 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: 43% protein, 18% fat, 25% estimated carbohydrates.

80% 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 Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe good for cats?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Egg?

Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken Recipe?