CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe

Grain-Free PURE Limited Ingredient Salmon Recipe

CANIDAE

#237 of 558 $0.22/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.

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) 18.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 33%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 83%
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 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 19

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 6%
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, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Canola Oil, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (a Source of Vitamin E)

Calories

480 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $34.99

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