Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Multi-Protein Salmon & Ocean Fish Recipe

Tastefuls Multi-Protein Salmon & Ocean Fish Recipe

Blue Buffalo

#352 of 558 $0.26/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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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.

Split ingredient (pea) ▾

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

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 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 35.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 71%
Fat (dry-matter) 16.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 58%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 55%
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%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.6%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

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

 Top 78%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 2.8%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

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

 Top 61%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 48%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 20%
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 64

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 93%
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 65%
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

Salmon, Whitefish, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potato Starch, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Calcium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Potatoes, L-Lysine, Dried Chicory Root, Calcium Carbonate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Cranberries, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), 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), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Calories

3716 kcal/kg Energy density
387 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $20.98

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