Almo Nature HQS Supportive Formulas Digestive Support Formula Flaked Mackerel Recipe with Spinach in Gravy

HQS Supportive Formulas Digestive Support Formula Flaked Mackerel Recipe with Spinach in Gravy

Almo Nature

#1193 of 1701 $0.72/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

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.

More nutrients tested and listed than most

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Sodium Tripolyphosphate

An inorganic phosphate additive. The phosphorus in additives like this hits a ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
  • Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
  • Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 51.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 43%
Fat (dry-matter) 24.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 22%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 54%
Moisture 83.5

Moisture

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

Top 25%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 17%

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 15

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 20%
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

Mackerel, Water Sufficient for Processing, Spinach, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Cellulose, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity)), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamin E Supplement

Calories

1002 kcal/kg Energy density

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