Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care

NF Kidney Function Early Care

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

#99999 of 0 $0.57/oz

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At a Glance

More nutrients tested and listed than most

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Powdered Cellulose

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

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)
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) 28.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 99%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 65%
Fiber (dry-matter) 13.0%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 6%
Moisture 77

Moisture

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

Top 97%
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 0

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 99%
Primary Protein Quality 2

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 92%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 43%
Ingredient Simplicity 40

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 97%
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

Water, Meat By-Products, Liver, Rice, Powdered Cellulose, Salmon, Chicken Fat Preserved With Ascorbic Acid And Citric Acid, Potato Protein, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Glycine, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Gluconate, Inulin, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D-3 Supplement

Calories

1018 kcal/kg Energy density
158 kcal/can Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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