Against the Grain Captain's Catch Sardine & Mackerel Recipe

Captain's Catch Sardine & Mackerel Recipe

Against the Grain

#734 of 1701 $0.38/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

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Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.

Better price than 81% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Carrageenan ▾

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
  • FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 58.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 28%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 70%
Fiber (dry-matter) 2.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 90%
Moisture 83

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 28%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 88%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 82%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 45%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 43%
Ingredient Simplicity 8

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 7%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 68%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 49%

Full Ingredient List

Ocean Fish (Sardine And Mackerel), Water Sufficient For Processing, Palm Oil, Carrageenan, Taurine, Xanthan Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate Monohydrate, Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Iodide, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate Monohydrate, Sodium Selenite)

Calories

756 kcal/kg Energy density
60 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $25.20

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