Kitten Chow Healthy Development Chicken Flavor Muscle & Brain Development

Healthy Development Chicken Flavor Muscle & Brain Development

Kitten Chow

#425 of 558 $0.08/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 88% of similar foods ▾

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.

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Corn Protein Meal ▾

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Soy Protein ▾

Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Animal Fat ▾

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
Phosphoric Acid ▾

An inorganic phosphate source. A cat's body absorbs this kind of phosphorus much... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
Menadione (Vitamin K3) ▾

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 45.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 12%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 70%
Fiber (dry-matter) 2.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 91%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

 Top 10%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 80%
Nutrient Transparency 4.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 33%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 94%
Primary Protein Quality 2

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 82%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 18

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 4%
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 88%
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

Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Rice, Soy Flour, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Ground Whole Wheat, Chicken, Fish Meal, Liver Flavor, Dried Yeast, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], Taurine, Potassium Chloride

Calories

3705 kcal/kg Energy density
414 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $18.28

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