Blue Buffalo True Solutions Digestive Care Formula

True Solutions Digestive Care Formula

Blue Buffalo

#254 of 558 $0.26/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Taurine levels above 72% 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.

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.

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) 37.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 54%
Fat (dry-matter) 17.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 44%
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 28%
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) 3.0%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

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

Top 30%
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 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 71

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 99%
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 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 37%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Pea Protein, Barley, Dried Egg Product, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Starch, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Peas, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, L-Threonine, Calcium Carbonate, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Potatoes, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Fructooligosaccharides, Potassium Sulfate, Taurine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Tryptophan, 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), L-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), 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, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Calories

3749 kcal/kg Energy density
419 kcal/cup Per serving

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