Merrick Purrfect Bistro Complete Care Grain-Free Hairball Control Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe

Purrfect Bistro Complete Care Grain-Free Hairball Control Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe

Merrick

#233 of 558 $0.24/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

3 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.

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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)
Split ingredient (pea)

Two forms of pea appear in the top 10 ingredients (Peas, Pea Protein). This coul... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 61%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 62%
Fiber (dry-matter) 7.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 9%
Moisture 11

Moisture

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

Top 19%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 63%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 20%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 33%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 32%
Ingredient Simplicity 31

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 46%
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 27%
Label Transparency 1

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 87%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Dried Egg Product, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Tapioca, Ground Flaxseed, Phosphoric Acid, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Inulin (from chicory root), Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Salt, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Taurine, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins(Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product

Calories

3374 kcal/kg Energy density
371 kcal/cup Per serving

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