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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Simply Nourish
Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
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 Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe dry cat food good?
Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & 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. 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
43%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
22%
Fiber
8.9%
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 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
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
6
Notice
1
1
Deboned Whitefish
2
Chicken Meal
3
Turkey Meal
4
Dried Potatoes
5
Dried Peas
6
Deboned Chicken
7
Pea Fiber
8
Chicken Fat
9
Ground Flaxseed
10
Dried Egg Product
11
Natural Flavor
12
Dried Chicory Root
13
Dried Cranberries
14
Vitamin E Supplement
15
Niacin Supplement
16
Vitamin A Supplement
17
Thiamine Mononitrate
18
D-calcium Pantothenate
19
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
20
Riboflavin Supplement
21
Folic Acid
22
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
23
Vitamin D3 Supplement
24
Biotin
25
Vitamin B12 Supplement
26
Choline Chloride
27
Taurine
28
Potassium Chloride
29
Calcium Carbonate
30
Zinc Sulfate
31
Ferrous Sulfate
32
Zinc Proteinate
33
Iron Proteinate
34
Manganese Sulfate
35
Copper Sulfate
36
Copper Proteinate
37
Manganese Proteinate
38
Calcium Iodate
39
Sodium Selenite
40
Mixed Tocopherols
41
Citric Acid
42
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Whitefish, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Dried Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex.
Higher-caution ingredients: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Dried Peas, Pea Fiber, Citric Acid have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & 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
Deboned Whitefish
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Chicken
Dried Egg Product
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Whitefish
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Chicken
Dried Egg Product
Plant
Dried Peas
Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe dry cat food Review
Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & 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
Your pet is allergic to eggs
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: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 43% protein, 18% fat, 22% estimated carbohydrates.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe contain Egg?
Does Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Simply Nourish Source Indoor Adult Fish & Chicken Recipe?
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