SUMMARY - CANNED CAT FOOD COMPARISON
The Canned Cat foods, supplied by cat owners whose feline friends vacationed at PurrInn Cats Hostelry, were evaluated by comparing the labels "guaranteed analysis" and "ingredients" to explore how Canned cat foods meet the cat's special urinary tract health and feline nutrition requirements . The canned cat foods list is organized based on the Main Ingredient Types with the Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrate content percentages listed (Dry Matter Basis). Meat proteins were considered more digestible protein sources than plant products, meat-by-products, and meat meals, and a "less-likely-to contain-pollutants" protein source than fish. More cat food comparisons and Feline nutrition information is available on line.
DISCLAIMER: Inclusion of specific brands of cat food is for the convenience of readers for comparing ingredients and nutrients from one food to another. It is NOT intended nor to be construed as a recommendation nor endorsement of any included food.
| Ingredient Class | Top Value = Cost + % Protein + Quality protein + Moderate Fat/Fiber/Carbohydrates rankings | Protein % DMB | Fat % DMB | Carbo % DMB | $/lb protein | Cost per can | Can Size oz |
| m | Tiki Cat Chicken in Chicken Consomme | 72.73% | 9.09% | 6.59% | $48.50 | $2.79 | 6.0 |
| mm | Brandon Farms Beef & Liver | 45.45% | 27.27% | 6.82% | $28.31 | $1.15 | 6.5 |
| mm | Brandon Farms Chicken & Chicken Liver | 45.45% | 27.27% | 6.82% | $28.31 | $1.15 | 6.5 |
| mm | Brandon Farms Turkey & Turkey Liver | 45.45% | 27.27% | 6.82% | $28.31 | $1.15 | 6.5 |
| mm | byNature Beef &Liver / Turkey & Turkey Liver or Chicken & Chicken Liver | 45.45% | 27.27% | 6.82% | $39.14 | $1.59 | 6.5 |
| m | Merrick BG beforegrain 96% turkey | 45.45% | 27.27% | 20.91% | $35.78 | $1.23 | 5.5 |
| mm | byNature Organic Turkey & Chicken | 45.45% | 27.27% | 20.45% | $42.40 | $1.59 | 6.0 |
| mm | Merrick BG beforegrain 96% quail & chicken | 43.18% | 25.00% | 25.45% | $37.67 | $1.23 | 5.5 |
| m | Merrick BG beforegrain 96% chicken | 40.91% | 27.27% | 25.45% | $39.76 | $1.23 | 5.5 |
| m | Innova Evo 95% venison cat food | 45.45% | 45.45% | 4.55% | $33.82 | $2.79 | 13.2 |
| m | Innova Evo 95% beef cat food | 40.91% | 40.91% | 13.64% | $27.61 | $2.05 | 13.2 |
| mm | Innova Evo 95% chicken & turkey cat food | 40.91% | 45.45% | 9.09% | $27.61 | $2.05 | 13.2 |
| mmmmmv | Authority Adult Lamb & Rice Formula | 45.45% | 29.55% | 12.30% | $18.13 | $0.68 | 6.0 |
| mmmvvmmv | Nutro MaxCat Adult Hunters Stew Duck Gourmet Classics | 45.45% | 25.00% | 11.04% | $25.89 | $0.89 | 5.5 |
| mmmfmvmv | Felidae Chicken Turkey Lamb & Fish in Chicken Broth | 50.00% | 31.82% | 0.00% | $18.62 | $1.69 | 13.2 |
| mmmfvmv | Authority Kitten Chicken & Liver | 45.83% | 31.25% | 6.33% | $17.98 | $0.68 | 5.5 |
| mmmfvmv | Authority Kitten Chicken & Lamb | 45.83% | 31.25% | 7.21% | $17.98 | $0.68 | 5.5 |
| mmmfvm | Authority Adult Beef Formula | 45.45% | 29.55% | 12.30% | $18.13 | $0.68 | 6.0 |
| mmmmfvm | Nutro MaxCat Kitten Chicken & Ocean fish | 43.48% | 30.43% | 11.00% | $25.89 | $0.89 | 5.5 |
| mmfvmvv | Authority Indoor Formula Adult chicken & Rice | 45.45% | 11.36% | 23.66% | $18.13 | $0.68 | 6.0 |
| mmfvm | Authority Adult Chicken Formula | 45.45% | 29.55% | 12.30% | $18.13 | $0.68 | 6.0 |
| mmfmvvf | Trader Joe's Turkey & Giblets Dinner | 40.91% | 22.73% | 22.84% | $19.07 | $0.59 | 5.5 |
| mmfmvvf | Trader Joe's Chicken, Turkey & Rice | 40.91% | 22.73% | 22.84% | $19.07 | $0.59 | 5.5 |
| mfmvv | Pet Guard Tender Beef & Wheat Germ Dinner | 54.55% | 36.36% | 0.00% | $25.62 | $2.89 | 14.0 |
| mfmmmv | AvoDerm Chicken Formula Kitten & Adult | 45.45% | 31.82% | 6.93% | $37.53 | $1.29 | 5.5 |
| mfmmmfv | Breeder's/Select Choice Chicken/Ocean Fish & Turkey Kitten Food | 45.83% | 41.67% | 0.10% | $28.83 | $1.09 | 5.5 |
| mffmvv | PetGuard Chicken & Wheat Germ Dinner | 50.00% | 36.36% | 0.00% | $42.05 | $1.59 | 5.5 |
| mmfvmvvvv | Precise Plus Feline Adult Formula | 54.55% | 25.00% | 8.07% | $34.42 | $1.42 | 5.5 |
| mmffvvvvvvv | Wellness Turkey & Salmon Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 16.25% | $30.34 | $2.37 | 12.5 |
| mfmvvvvvvv | Wellness Beef & Salmon Formula | 45.45% | 27.27% | 13.30% | $30.34 | $2.37 | 12.5 |
| mffvvv | Newman's Own Chicken & B. Rice | 45.45% | 31.82% | 8.70% | $79.47 | $1.49 | 3.0 |
| mmvfv | Natura California Natural chicken & Brown Rice | 40.91% | 27.27% | 10.02% | $25.45 | $1.89 | 13.2 |
| mmffvvv | Newman's Own Chicken & Salmon Formula | 40.91% | 27.27% | 16.89% | $88.30 | $1.49 | 3.0 |
| mmfvv | Newman's Own Chicken & Brown Rice Formula | 40.91% | 27.27% | 17.16% | $88.30 | $1.49 | 3.0 |
| mmfvmvv | Newman's Own Turkey Formula | 40.91% | 31.82% | 12.34% | $88.30 | $1.49 | 3.0 |
| mmfvvvvvv | Newman's Own Turkey & vegetable Formula | 40.91% | 36.36% | 7.80% | $88.30 | $1.49 | 3.0 |
| mmv | Weruva NineLiver W/ Chicken & Chicken Liver | 66.67% | 9.33% | 9.79% | $54.98 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| mmvmfm | Authority Adult Turkey & Giblets | 45.45% | 29.55% | 12.41% | $18.13 | $0.68 | 6.0 |
| mmvmfvv | Purina Friskies Savory Shreds w/ beef in gravy | 50.00% | 16.67% | 27.50% | $22.30 | $0.69 | 5.5 |
| mmvvv | Weruva PekingDucken w/ chicken & duck | 66.67% | 9.33% | 9.79% | $54.98 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| mmvv | Precise Feline Growth Formula Turkey Formula | 47.73% | 34.09% | 7.16% | $38.51 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| mmvmv | Natural Balance Chicken & Liver Pate Formula - Dick Van Patten's | 40.91% | 27.27% | 24.27% | 6.0 | ||
| mmvvv | Natural Balance Duck & Green Pea Formula - Dick Van Patten's | 36.64% | 27.27% | 29.32% | 6.0 | ||
| mmvvvvm | Hills Science Diet Culinary Creations Roasted Beef Dinner | 28.57% | 20.48% | 32.80% | $67.39 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| mmmvvvvvvv | Wellness Turkey Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 17.84% | $30.34 | $2.37 | 12.5 |
| mmmvvvvvvv | Wellness Chicken Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 17.84% | $30.34 | $2.37 | 12.5 |
| mmmvvvvvvv | Wellness Beef & Chicken Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 17.84% | $30.34 | $2.37 | 12.5 |
| mmmvvvvvvv | SpaSelect Turkey & Chicken Entrée | 45.45% | 29.55% | 10.91% | $34.62 | $1.19 | 5.5 |
| mmvfvvvvvvv | Wellness Chicken & Lobster Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 16.25% | $29.06 | $2.27 | 12.5 |
| mmffvvvvvv | Wellness Chicken & Herring Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 16.25% | $30.34 | $2.37 | 12.5 |
| mmvvvv | Addiction New Zealand Brush Tail & Vegetables Entrée | 55.00% | 22.73% | 4.09% | $43.39 | $1.79 | 6.0 |
| mmvvvvvvv | Wellness Kitten Formula | 50.00% | 31.82% | 2.61% | $53.33 | $1.10 | 3.0 |
| mmvvvv | Pet Promise by Natural Pet Nutrition | 49.50% | 28.40% | 12.00% | $25.12 | $0.95 | 5.5 |
| mmvvvv | Natural Balance Indoor Cat Formula - Dick Van Patten's | 36.36% | 27.73% | 31.59% | 6.0 | ||
| mmvvvmv | Hills Science Diet Culinary Creations Roasted Chicken Dinner | 30.00% | 17.50% | 31.11% | $67.39 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| mv | Weruva PawLickin Chicken in Gravy | 66.67% | 9.33% | 9.79% | $54.98 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| mvvv | Weruva Funky Chunky Chicken Soup | 64.00% | 9.60% | 12.34% | $68.73 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| mvvvv | Weruva Steak Frites | 66.67% | 9.33% | 12.26% | $54.98 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| mvvvv | Weruva Grandmas Chicken Soup chickenPotatoPea&Carrot | 64.00% | 9.60% | 13.94% | $68.73 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| mmLfvmLvv | Natura Innova EVO Cat& Kitten Turkey & Chicken Formula | 54.55% | 36.36% | 5.45% | $19.70 | $1.95 | 13.2 |
| mmLfvLv | Natura EVO Cat & Kitten | 50.94% | 35.54% | 0.69% | $30.56 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| mmmLfvvv | Natura Innova Cat & Kitten | 50.00% | 31.82% | 0.00% | $21.93 | $1.99 | 13.2 |
| mmmfvvLv | Natural Balance Ultra Formula -Dick Van Patten's | 40.91% | 22.73% | 31.59% | 6.0 | ||
| fmf | MeowMix beef in Gravy Pouch | 66.67% | 10.00% | 0.00% | $35.39 | $0.73 | 2.8 |
| fm | Tiki Cat Wild Salmon & Chicken in Chicken Consomme | 63.64% | 9.09% | 13.41% | $53.14 | $2.79 | 6.0 |
| fmfvvvvvvvv | Wellness Salmon & Trout Formula | 45.45% | 22.73% | 15.80% | $43.35 | $1.49 | 5.5 |
| ffmmvvmv | Natural Balance Salmon Formula - Dick Van Patten's | 45.45% | 27.27% | 20.23% | 6.0 | ||
| ffmmvfvmv | Natural Balance Tuna w/ Shrimp Formula - Dick Van Patten's | 45.45% | 27.27% | 20.23% | 6.0 | ||
| fmmmmvvv | AvoDerm Ocean Fish Formula Kitten & Adult | 45.45% | 31.82% | 6.93% | $40.44 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| fmmfvvLv | Natural Balance Ocean Fish Formula - Dick Van Patten's | 40.91% | 22.73% | 31.59% | 6.0 | ||
| fmmvvvmv | Hills Science Diet Culinary Creations Baked Tuna Dinner | 36.36% | 20.95% | 23.44% | $50.55 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| f | Trader Joe's Tuna for Cats | 81.82% | 13.64% | 1.91% | $7.82 | $0.49 | 5.5 |
| f | Tiki Cat Hawaiian Grill AHI Tuna | 73.91% | 9.13% | 14.57% | $29.92 | $0.89 | 2.8 |
| f | TikiCat Tahitian Grill Sardine Cutlets | 55.56% | 9.44% | 0.00% | 2.8 | ||
| f | Trader Joe's Ocean Fish Salmon & Rice Dinner | 40.91% | 22.73% | 22.84% | $19.07 | $0.59 | 5.5 |
| fv | Sheba Premium Cuts Tuna Fillet-not complete food | 86.67% | 20.00% | 0.00% | $43.08 | $0.98 | 2.8 |
| ffv | Weruva Mideast Feast w/ Grilled Tilapai in Gravy | 75.00% | 9.38% | 0.00% | $45.82 | $1.89 | 3.0 |
| fvvv | Weruva Mediterranean Harvest w/ Tuna & vegetables | 75.00% | 9.38% | 0.00% | $45.82 | $1.89 | 3.0 |
| ffv | TikiCat Lanai Luau Tuna Crab Surimi Consomme | 75.00% | 10.50% | 0.00% | 2.8 | ||
| ffv | Weruva Asian Fusion w/ tuna & shirasu | 70.59% | 9.41% | 1.92% | $45.82 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| fvvvv | Weruva Marbella Mediterranean Harvest | 70.59% | 9.41% | 2.28% | $45.92 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| ffv | bff Best Feline Friend Tuna & Salmon Soulmates | 70.59% | 11.76% | 4.41% | $31.27 | $1.29 | 5.5 |
| fffv | Weruva Outback Grill w/ trevally & barramundi | 66.67% | 9.33% | 0.00% | $54.98 | $1.80 | 5.5 |
| fffv | Weruva Mack & Jack | 66.67% | 9.44% | 4.37% | $54.98 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| ffffv | Weruva Polynesian BBQ | 66.67% | 9.44% | 6.62% | $45.82 | $1.89 | 5.5 |
| fffvvv | MeowMix tub Trout & Ocean Fish Cuisine in broth | 66.67% | 11.11% | 0.00% | 2.8 | ||
| ffffvvvv | MeowMix tub Salmon & tuna Cuisine in broth | 66.67% | 13.89% | 0.00% | 2.8 | ||
| ffvv | Whiskas Purrfectly Fish pouch Tuna & Whitefish Entrée | 61.54% | 15.38% | 0.00% | 3.0 | ||
| fvv | Whiskas Purrfectly Fish pouch Tuna Entrée | 61.54% | 15.38% | 0.00% | 3.0 | ||
| ffvv | AvoDerm Tuna & CrabMeat Kitten & Adult | 55.56% | 11.11% | 9.78% | $63.47 | $1.19 | 3.0 |
| ffffvv | MeowMIx tub Red Snapper & Ocean Fish Cuisine in Broth | 55.56% | 13.89% | 0.00% | 2.8 | ||
| fvv | Natura CA Natural Salmon & Sweet Potato Formula | 54.55% | 36.36% | 0.00% | $32.73 | $1.35 | 5.5 |
| ffffvvv | Whiskas Purrfectly Fish pouch Sardine & Mackerel Entrée | 53.85% | 15.38% | 0.00% | 3.0 | ||
| fvfvv | Tiki Cat Molokai Luau Tuna On Rice with Calamari | 45.45% | 9.09% | 31.59% | $57.89 | $1.99 | 5.5 |
| mmmbvmv | Aristocats sliced chicken Hearts & liver dinner | 50.00% | 9.09% | 24.77% | $21.58 | $0.45 | 3.0 |
| mmmbvmv | Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Urinary SO in gel | 37.50% | 9.38% | 31.25% | 5.5 | ||
| mmvbvv | Purina Fancy Feast Grilled Liver & Chicken Feast in Gravy | 54.55% | 9.09% | 17.05% | $33.33 | $0.75 | 3.0 |
| mmvbvv | Purina Fancy Feast Chicken Feast in Gravy | 54.55% | 9.09% | 17.05% | $29.78 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| mmbm | Purina Fancy Feast Sliced Turkey & Giblets | 50.00% | 9.09% | 21.59% | $24.24 | $0.50 | 3.0 |
| mmbvmv | Aristocats sliced turkey dinner | 50.00% | 9.09% | 24.77% | $21.58 | $0.45 | 3.0 |
| mmfb | Purina Fancy Feast Tender Beef Feast | 50.00% | 18.18% | 8.86% | $32.48 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| mmbmv | Purina ProPlan Chicken & Liver Entree | 50.00% | 25.00% | 4.32% | $47.34 | $1.79 | 5.5 |
| mmfvbvv | Iams carved filets Salmon in sauce Adult cat food | 44.44% | 27.78% | 5.28% | $36.00 | $0.99 | 5.5 |
| mmbmvvvv | Hills Science Diet Hairball chicken | 34.78% | 20.00% | 21.57% | $34.55 | $0.95 | 5.5 |
| mvmbvvv | Purina Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys shredded Turkey Fare | 63.64% | 9.09% | 6.59% | $37.71 | $0.99 | 3.0 |
| mvmbmvvv | Purina Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys White Meat Chicken Florentine | 55.00% | 10.00% | 12.25% | $48.00 | $0.99 | 3.0 |
| bmvvv | Purina ProPlan Chicken Entree urinary tract Health | 54.55% | 15.91% | 20.59% | $43.39 | $1.79 | 5.5 |
| mvmbvvv | Purina ProPlan Chicken & Rice Entree | 50.00% | 9.09% | 21.59% | $47.34 | $1.79 | 5.5 |
| bmvmmfvv | Purina Friskies Sliced Beef | 50.00% | 11.36% | 20.23% | $10.69 | $0.97 | 13.2 |
| mbmfmvbvv | Purina Fancy Feast Chicken Feast | 50.00% | 18.18% | 8.86% | $32.48 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| mbmmvvv | Hills Science Diet Kitten Liver & Chicken | 49.23% | 21.15% | 8.35% | $22.50 | $0.99 | 5.5 |
| mbvmvv | Whiskas choice cuts pouch beef | 44.44% | 16.67% | 16.39% | $37.33 | $0.56 | 3.0 |
| mbmfvbvv | Iams carved filets Skipjack Tuna in sauce Adult cat food | 44.44% | 27.78% | 5.28% | $36.00 | $0.99 | 5.5 |
| mvbmvmvvvv | Purina Friskies Selects Indoor Chicken & Turkey Casserole | 40.91% | 9.09% | 32.95% | $22.30 | $0.69 | 5.5 |
| mbvvmv | Hills Prescription Diet r/d w/Liver & Chicken | 37.50% | 9.20% | 31.30% | $56.94 | $1.39 | 5.5 |
| mvvvmvvbmb | Purina Friskies Selects Indoor Braised Beef Dinner | 36.36% | 9.09% | 36.14% | $24.36 | $0.67 | 5.5 |
| ffmmvbvv | Purina Fancy Feast Tuna Feast | 63.64% | 13.64% | 0.00% | $25.52 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| ffmmvbvv | Purina Fancy Feast Chicken & Tuna Feast | 63.64% | 15.91% | 0.00% | $25.52 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| fmbfff | Purina Fancy Feast Cod Sole & Shrimp Feast | 59.09% | 9.09% | 8.86% | $27.49 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| fvbvmv | Fancy Feast Grilled Salmon Feast in Gravy | 54.55% | 9.09% | 17.05% | $33.33 | $0.75 | 3.0 |
| fmvmbvv | Purina Fancy Feast Grilled Tuna Feast in Gravy | 54.55% | 9.09% | 17.05% | $33.33 | $0.75 | 3.0 |
| mmmmfLbvvvm | Hills Science Diet Kitten Turkey & Giblets | 48.00% | 22.00% | 8.20% | $24.00 | $0.99 | 5.5 |
| fmbbvv | Purina Friskies Mariner's Catch | 50.00% | 13.64% | 15.68% | $25.65 | $0.97 | 5.5 |
| fbbmbbvv | Purina Friskies Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Dinner | 50.00% | 18.18% | 11.14% | $15.87 | $0.60 | 5.5 |
| mmbb | Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Chicken Feast | 50.00% | 22.73% | 6.59% | $32.48 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| bmmb | Purina Fancy Feast Tender Beef & Chicken Feast | 47.73% | 27.27% | 5.23% | $34.03 | $0.67 | 3.0 |
| mbbfv | Purina Friskies Poultry Platter | 45.45% | 22.73% | 11.14% | $17.45 | $0.60 | 5.5 |
| bfbvv | Purina Friskies Salmon Dinner | 45.45% | 22.73% | 13.41% | $12.80 | $0.44 | 5.5 |
| bbmv | Purina Friskies Mixed Grill | 45.45% | 22.73% | 13.41% | $12.80 | $0.44 | 5.5 |
| bbfv | Purina Friskies Turkey & Giblets Dinner | 45.45% | 22.73% | 13.41% | $17.45 | $0.60 | 5.5 |
| mbfvmbbvv | Iams Premium Pate w/ select Ocean fish Adult | 45.45% | 24.09% | 16.14% | $28.80 | $0.99 | 5.5 |
| bmbmv | Priority (Safeway) Turkey & Giblets Diner Special Diet | 45.45% | 29.45% | 11.94% | $14.55 | $0.50 | 5.5 |
| fbmbv | Purina Friskies Ocean Whitefish Dinner | 45.45% | 29.55% | 9.77% | |||
| fbmbvv | Priority (Safeway) Ocean Whitefish Diner Special Diet | 45.45% | 29.55% | 9.66% | $14.55 | $0.50 | 5.5 |
| bmbmv | Purina Friskies Special Urinary Diet Turkey & Giblets | 45.45% | 29.55% | 9.66% | $17.45 | $0.60 | 5.5 |
| bbmmv | Purina Friskies Special Urinary Diet Beef & Chicken Entrée | 45.45% | 31.82% | 7.39% | $17.45 | $0.60 | 5.5 |
| bbmmmv | Purina Friskies Special Urinary Diet Beef & Liver Entrée | 45.45% | 31.82% | 7.39% | $17.45 | $0.60 | 5.5 |
| mmbvbv | Iams carved filets w/ savory chicken in Gravy | 44.44% | 27.78% | 5.28% | $36.00 | $0.99 | 5.5 |
| Legend | Protein | Fat | Carbohy-drate/other | ||||
| m = meat | <10% | ||||||
| f = fish | 10-20% | <10% | |||||
| l = meal | Goal values | >55% | 20-25% | 10-20% | |||
| v= vegetable | 44-55% | 25-30% | 20-30% | ||||
| b = by product | 40-44% | 30-35% | 30-35% | ||||
| <40% | >35% | >35% | |||||
| Averages | 50.89% | 21.03% | 12.30% |