Nature's HUG Non-GMO Grain-Free Nutrients for Growth

Non-GMO Grain-Free Nutrients for Growth

Nature's HUG

#399 of 558 $0.47/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

Taurine levels above 93% 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.

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.

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 609 similar cat dry foods

Fat (dry-matter) 20.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 19%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.3%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 7%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 21%

Ingredients

Compared to 609 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 94%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 32%
Ingredient Simplicity 79

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 99%
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 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 37%

Full Ingredient List

Dried Yeast, Whole Green Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Chickpeas, Whole Green Lentils, Pea Protein, Whole Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Monocalcium Phosphate, Tapioca, Apple Pomace, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sesame Seeds, Yeast Culture, Lecithin, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Salt, Taurine, Calcium Propionate, Betaine Hydrochloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L- Threonine, L-Lysine, Dried Kelp, Dried Algae Meal, Yeast Extract, Chicory Root Extract, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), L-Carnitine, Carrots, Pumpkin, Apples, Kale, Spinach, Pomegranate, Cranberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Avocado, Turmeric, Green Tea Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Fumaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Zinc, Proteinate, Nicotinic Acid, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12, Manganese Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Alcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Proteinate, Dried Enterococcus, Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens Fermentation Product

Calories

465 kcal/cup Per serving

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