Nutro Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Hairball Control

Wholesome Essentials Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Hairball Control

Nutro

#215 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.

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Split ingredient (potato) ▾

Two forms of potato appear in the top 10 ingredients (Dried Potatoes, Potato Pro... See full analysis in the app.

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) 17.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 40%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 33%
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 38%
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 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 41

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 64%
Omega-3 Source 0

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 88%
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, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Dried Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Oat Fiber, Rice Bran, Potato Protein, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Natural Flavor, Soybean Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Psyllium Husks, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3649 kcal/kg Energy density
398 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $47.99

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