Natural Balance Original Ultra Indoor Chicken & Salmon Meal

Original Ultra Indoor Chicken & Salmon Meal

Natural Balance

#252 of 558 $0.21/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.

Fewer fillers than 68% of similar foods ▾

Fillers like corn gluten and soy bulk up the recipe without adding much nutrition. Cats are obligate carnivores, so fewer fillers means more room for the animal protein they need.

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

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Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 57%
Fat (dry-matter) 16.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 53%
Fiber (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 3%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 60%
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 38

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 59%
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

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Tapioca Starch, Peas, Brewers Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salmon Meal, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Dried Vegetable Broth, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Cranberries, Spinach, Dried Egg Product, Carrots, Apples, Pumpkin, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, L-Tryptophan, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Blueberries, Dried Kelp, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3480 kcal/kg Energy density
380 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $49.98

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