Merrick Purrfect Bistro Complete Care Grain- Free Sensitive Stomach Recipe

Purrfect Bistro Complete Care Grain- Free Sensitive Stomach Recipe

Merrick

#127 of 558 $0.24/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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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.

Taurine levels above 89% of peers (vital for cats) ▾

Taurine is an amino acid that cats absolutely need for healthy hearts and sharp eyesight. Their bodies can't make enough on their own, so it has to come from food.

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) 38.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 48%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 37%
Fiber (dry-matter) 2.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 91%
Moisture 11

Moisture

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

 Top 19%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 11%
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 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 29

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 41%
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, Dried Egg Product, Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin (from chicory root), Phosphoric Acid, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Organic Dried Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Salmon Oil, 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

3694 kcal/kg Energy density
406 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $45.98

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