CANIDAE Goodness for Joints Real Salmon

Goodness for Joints Real Salmon

CANIDAE

#433 of 558 $0.19/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.

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) 31.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 92%
Fat (dry-matter) 9.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 96%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 37%
Moisture 9

Moisture

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

Top 73%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 98%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 78%

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 60

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 91%
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

Salmon, Turkey Meal, Barley, Oatmeal, Garbanzo Beans, Whole Grain Sorghum, Lentils, Peas, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Whole Egg, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed, Pea Protein, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Dl-Methionine, Iron Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin, Copper Proteinate, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Lecithin, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Dried Lactobacillus Acidphilus Fermentation Product, Sage Extract, Cranberries, Sunflower Oil, Papaya, Pineapple, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Manganous Oxide, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Cobalt Proteinate, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product

Calories

3359 kcal/kg Energy density
496 kcal/cup Per serving

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