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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Solid Gold

Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Unknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple dry cat food good?

Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

40%

Fat

18%

Est. Carbs

22%

Fiber

8.9%

Ash

11.1%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (40% 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

20 of 20 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Fresh Salmon

Salmon Meal

Lentils

Peas

Turkey Meal

Pea Flour

Protein Powder

Pea Fiber

Chicken Fat

Apple Powder

Flaxseed

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Ocean Fish Meal

Egg Powder

Carrot Powder

Pumpkin

Blueberry

Cranberry

Salmon Oil

Dried Chicory Root

Tips

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

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

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Protein Powder, Ocean Fish Meal.

Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, Peas, Pea Flour, and 1 more 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

93%

Unnamed

Strong clarity: 93% of Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 7% 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

Fresh Salmon

Salmon Meal

Turkey Meal

Egg Powder

Unnamed

Ocean Fish Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

86%

Plant

14%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 86% of the weighted protein in Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple 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

Fresh Salmon

Salmon Meal

Turkey Meal

Protein Powder

Ocean Fish Meal

Egg Powder

Plant

Lentils

Peas

Pea Flour

Auxiliary

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple dry cat food Review

Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple 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

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

You need to know the exact animal source of every protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 93% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

On a dry-matter basis: 40% protein, 18% fat, 22% estimated carbohydrates.

86% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple good for cats?

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

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Dairy?

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Egg?

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Legumes?

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Nuts?

Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple?