Big Red Tasty Morsels Natural Chicken Flavor

Tasty Morsels Natural Chicken Flavor

Big Red

#1693 of 1701 $0.05/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Better price than 100% of similar foods

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

Simpler ingredient list than 71% of peers

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

Meat & Bone Meal

A generic rendered ingredient where the animal source isn't identified. It could... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000 (60% positive rate in top-3 MBM)
  • Shirley & Parsons 2001, Poultry Science (ash 9-63%, protein 38-67%)
  • FDA Warning Letters: Evanger's 2017, JBS Souderton 2019
Soy Protein

Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
BHA

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
  • IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
Animal Fat

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 33.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 96%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 76%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 86%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 100%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.2%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

Omega-3 fatty acids after removing water. Supports skin, coat, and joint health.

Top 93%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 1.4%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

Omega-6 fatty acids after removing water. Important for skin and coat health.

Top 95%
Nutrient Transparency 4.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 11%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 99%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 98%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 93%
Ingredient Simplicity 17

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 29%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 15%
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

Ground Corn, Meat and Bone Meal, Dehulled Soybean Meal, CornProtein Meal, Rice Bran, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (preserved withBHA) (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavors, Fish Oil(preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Choline Chloride, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Salt, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, NiacinSupplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, d-CalciumPantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, VitaminD3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, MenadioneSodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity)), Minerals(Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate,Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Sodium Selenite), BHA (a preservative)

Calories

3175 kcal/kg Energy density

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