Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Salmon Entrée Pate

Tastefuls Salmon Entrée Pate

Blue Buffalo

#612 of 1701 $0.27/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

Powdered Cellulose

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

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)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 45.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 69%
Fat (dry-matter) 20.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 37%
Fiber (dry-matter) 9.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 15%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

Top 83%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 88%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet 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 18%
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 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

Salmon, Fish Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Brown Rice, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Powdered Cellulose, Sweet Potatoes, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Carrageenan, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Salt, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, 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

1212 kcal/kg Energy density
103 kcal/can Per serving

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