Optimeal Tender Morsels with Lamb & Veggies In Aspic Recipe

Tender Morsels with Lamb & Veggies In Aspic Recipe

Optimeal

#847 of 1701 $0.60/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 70% of similar foods ▾

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients ▾

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

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Carrageenan ▾

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
  • FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate ▾

An inorganic phosphate additive. The phosphorus in additives like this hits a ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
  • Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
  • Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)
Menadione (Vitamin K3) ▾

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 56.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 30%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 43%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 88%
Moisture 84

Moisture

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

 Top 21%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.3%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

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

 Top 88%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 2.0%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

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

 Top 81%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 17%

Ingredients

Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 18%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 45%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 93%
Ingredient Simplicity 41

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 98%
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 15%
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 49%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Beef Heart, Pork Liver, Wheat Gluten, Lamb, Pork Lungs, Dried Plasma, Carrots, Green Beans, Water Sufficient For Processing, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Dl-methionine, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Fructooligosaccharide (FOS), Yeast Extract, Dried Pot Marigold, Chamomile, Thyme, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Sulfate, Sunflower Oil, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement

Calories

901 kcal/kg Energy density
77 kcal/pouch Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $42.99

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