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Protein

Verdict

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Grandma Mae's Country Naturals

Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

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.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe dry cat food good?

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe is a dry cat food rated 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

34%

Fat

14%

Est. Carbs

41%

Fiber

2.8%

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 Medium (34% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is Medium (14% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.

References

Ingredients Analysis

42 of 42 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Salmon Meal

Peas

Chicken Fat

Chickpeas

Salmon Meal

Cassava

Dried Egg

Lentils

Pea Protein

Dried Carrot

Flaxseed Meal

Dl-methionine

Choline Chloride

Taurine

Cranberry

Blueberry

L-lysine

Calcium Carbonate

Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate

Vitamin E Supplement

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product

Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Vitamin A Supplement

Copper Sulfate

Niacin

Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Manganese Sulfate

Riboflavin

Biotin

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Zinc Proteinate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Folic Acid

Calcium Iodate

Tips

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

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

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Chickpeas, Lentils, 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

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal 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

Salmon Meal

Dried Egg

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

71%

Plant

14%

Plant concentrate

14%

Mixed protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe: 71% animal, 14% whole plants, and 14% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Salmon Meal

Dried Egg

Plant

Peas

Chickpeas

Lentils

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe dry cat food Review

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.

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

On a dry-matter basis: 34% protein, 14% fat, 41% estimated carbohydrates.

71% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe contain Egg?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Salmon & Salmon Meal Recipe?