Merrick Purrfect Bistro Braised Pork, Carrot & Barley Recipe Grilled

Purrfect Bistro Braised Pork, Carrot & Barley Recipe Grilled

Merrick

#945 of 1701 $0.60/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.

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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.

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)
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 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 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 1

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 93%
Ingredient Simplicity 17

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 29%
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

Pork Broth, Pork, Wheat Gluten, Chicken, Liver, Carrots, Barley, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Xanthan Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Salt

Calories

864 kcal/kg Energy density
73 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $42.96

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