Nature's Protection Superior Care Herring

Superior Care Herring

Nature's Protection

#498 of 558 $0.38/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

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.

Simpler ingredient list than 69% 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.

Split ingredient (pea)

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

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 31.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 94%
Fat (dry-matter) 14.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 72%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.2%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 66%
Moisture 7

Moisture

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

Top 99%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 82%
Nutrient Transparency 6.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 11%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 3

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 72%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 32%
Ingredient Simplicity 27

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 31%
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

Herring meal, Dried Potato, Poultry Fat, Pea Protein, Peas, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Sodium Aluminosilicate, Dried Carrots, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Dried Eggs, Yeast Extract, Dried Chicory Root, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins [Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Folic Acid (Source Of Vitamin B), Biotin (Source Of Vitamin B)], Taurine, Minerals (Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), DL-methionine, L-tyrosine, L-cysteine, L-tryptophan, Organic Green Tea Extract, Organic Pot Marigold, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract

Calories

3743 kcal/kg Energy density
486 kcal/cup Per serving

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