Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck Recipe

cleanprotein Duck Recipe

Dr. Elsey's

#1123 of 1701 $0.39/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

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Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Better price than 79% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Sodium Tripolyphosphate ▾

An inorganic phosphate additive. The phosphorus in additives like this hits a ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
  • Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
  • Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 93%
Fat (dry-matter) 31.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 7%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 40%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

 Top 83%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.5%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 23%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet 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 47%
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 36

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 92%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 15%
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

Duck, Duck Broth, Pork Liver, Dried Egg Product, Agar-Agar, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Olive Oil, New Zealand Green Mussel, Salmon Oil, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Salt, Dried Barley Grass, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Choline Chloride, Betaine Anhydrous, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid

Calories

1106 kcal/kg Energy density
166 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $48.40

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