Blue Buffalo Freedom Indoor Mature Chicken Recipe

Freedom Indoor Mature Chicken Recipe

Blue Buffalo

#899 of 1701 $0.32/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

Taurine levels above 77% of peers (vital for cats) ▾

Taurine is an amino acid that cats absolutely need for healthy hearts and sharp eyesight. Their bodies can't make enough on their own, so it has to come from food.

Better price than 87% of similar foods ▾

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

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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)
No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 31.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 97%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 46%
Fiber (dry-matter) 11.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 8%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

 Top 83%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.5%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 23%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 47%
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 34

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 88%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 33%
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

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Calories

1080 kcal/kg Energy density
91 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $42.00

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