Optimeal Nutrient Balance Turkey & Barley Recipe

Nutrient Balance Turkey & Barley Recipe

Optimeal

#204 of 558 $0.34/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.

Taurine levels above 66% 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.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 56%
Fat (dry-matter) 19.5%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 24%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 66%
Moisture 7.7

Moisture

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

Top 96%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 34%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.7%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

Omega-3 fatty acids after removing water. Supports skin, coat, and joint health.

Top 53%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 3.5%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

Omega-6 fatty acids after removing water. Important for skin and coat health.

Top 12%
Nutrient Transparency 7.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 4%

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 49

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 78%
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 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

Deboned Turkey, Barley, Turkey Meal, Pea Protein, Poultry Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Meal, Rice, Potato Protein, Oats, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salmon Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Pot Marigold, Zinc Sulfate, Fructooligosaccharide, Chamomile, Rosemary Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Thyme, Turmeric, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Iron Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement

Calories

3954 kcal/kg Energy density
411 kcal/cup Per serving

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