Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Green Pea Recipe

Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Green Pea Recipe

Natural Balance

#448 of 558 $0.25/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

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.

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Simpler ingredient list than 93% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

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)
Split ingredient (pea) ▾

This formula lists 3 forms of pea in the top 10 ingredients (Peas, Pea Protein,... See full analysis in the app.

No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 33.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 84%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 79%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.0%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 41%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 92%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 78%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry 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 50%
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 20

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 7%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 65%
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

Salmon, Salmon Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Lentils, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Dl-Methionine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract

Calories

3500 kcal/kg Energy density
370 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $39.98

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