Meow Mix Tenders in Sauce with Real Chicken & Beef

Tenders in Sauce with Real Chicken & Beef

Meow Mix

#325 of 1701 $0.26/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 68% 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.

4 named protein sources in the top ingredients ▾

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

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)
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)
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)
Sodium Nitrite ▾

A preservative that has caused fatal reactions in cats eating commercial pet foo... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Worth et al. 1997, NZ Veterinary Journal (fatal cat cases)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (Group 2A, nitrite + nitrosation)
  • FDA 21 CFR 573.700 (20 ppm limit in pet food)
  • Christopher et al. 1990, Veterinary Pathology (feline sensitivity)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 55.6%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 32%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 76%
Fiber (dry-matter) 8.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 23%
Moisture 82

Moisture

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

Top 44%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.3%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 60%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 32%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 4

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 4%
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 25

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 51%
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 68%
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

Chicken Broth, Tuna, Chicken, Sardines, Beef, Modified Tapioca Starch, Wheat Gluten, Chicken By-Products, Natural Flavor, Dextrose, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Soy Flour, Dried Egg Product, Added Color, Glycine, Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Sodium Nitrite (To Promote Color Retention)

Calories

835 kcal/kg Energy density
65 kcal/cup Per serving

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