Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Hairball Control Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Adult 7+

Tastefuls Hairball Control Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Adult 7+

Blue Buffalo

#432 of 558 $0.29/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

Fewer fillers than 68% of similar foods

Fillers like corn gluten and soy bulk up the recipe without adding much nutrition. Cats are obligate carnivores, so fewer fillers means more room for the animal protein they need.

Powdered Cellulose

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

Split ingredient (pea)

Two forms of pea appear in the top 10 ingredients (Pea Starch, Peas). This could... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 30.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 95%
Fat (dry-matter) 14.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 74%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 21%
Moisture 9

Moisture

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

Top 73%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 72%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 63%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry 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 50%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 33%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 32%
Ingredient Simplicity 69

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 98%
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 27%
Label Transparency 1

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 87%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pea Starch, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), DL- Methionine, Psyllium Seed Husks, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, Potassium sulfate, L-Lysine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Carnitine, Vegetable juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Calories

3555 kcal/kg Energy density
397 kcal/cup Per serving

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