Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & White Meat Chicken Flavored

Tender Centers Salmon & White Meat Chicken Flavored

Meow Mix

#494 of 558 $0.08/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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.

Better price than 97% of similar foods

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

More nutrients tested and listed than most

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

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)
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)
Corn Syrup

An added sugar with no nutritional value. Used as a flavor enhancer and binder.... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AAHA 2014, Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
Titanium Dioxide

Titanium dioxide is a whitening agent banned as a food additive in the EU since... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EFSA 2021, Safety assessment of titanium dioxide (E171)
  • EU Commission Regulation 2022/63
Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
  • FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
Red 40

Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is an artificial dye with zero nutritional purpose, added... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • McCann et al. 2007, The Lancet
Yellow 5

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) is an artificial dye. Requires warning labels in the EU. N... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Blue 2

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is an artificial dye. No nutritional function.

BHA

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
  • IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification

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) 12.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 84%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 45%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

Top 10%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 21%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 34

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 52%
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

Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative), Whole Wheat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salmon Meal, Turkey By-Product Meal, Corn Syrup, Glycerin, Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Used As A Preservative), Titanium Dioxide (Color), Calcium Sulfate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Dl-Methionine, Monoglycerides, Red 40, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Natural White Meat Chicken Flavor, Bha (Used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract

Calories

3530 kcal/kg Energy density
328 kcal/cup Per serving

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