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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Ziwi Peak

Beef Recipe

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Red meat

Shellfish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Fish

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 Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe wet cat food good?

Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe 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, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat, Shellfish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

41%

Fat

25%

Fiber

9.1%

Ash

31.8%

Moisture (78%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (41% 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 Super High (25% 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

21 of 21 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Beef

Water

Beef Lung

Beef Kidney

Beef Tripe

Beef Liver

Chickpeas

New Zealand Green Mussel

Beef Bone

Dl-methionine

Dried Kelp

Magnesium Sulfate

Zinc Amino Acid Complex

Manganese Amino Acid Complex

Copper Amino Acid Complex

Taurine

Vitamin E Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Folic Acid

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Beef, Beef Lung are listed early in the ingredient panel.

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

Ingredients worth checking: Dl-methionine.

Possible digestion triggers: Chickpeas 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 Ziwi Peak Beef 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

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Kidney

Beef Tripe

Beef Liver

New Zealand Green Mussel

Beef Bone

Animal Protein

High

Animal

96%

Plant

Meat-forward: 96% of the weighted protein in Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (4% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Kidney

Beef Tripe

Beef Liver

New Zealand Green Mussel

Beef Bone

Plant

Chickpeas

Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe wet cat food Review

Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe 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

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, Red meat, Shellfish.

On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 25% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.

96% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe good for cats?

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

Does Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe contain Egg?

Does Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Ziwi Peak Beef Recipe?