Purina Pro Plan Vital Systems Chicken & Egg Formula 4-in-1

Vital Systems Chicken & Egg Formula 4-in-1

Purina Pro Plan

#220 of 558 $0.49/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 94% 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.

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.

Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Phosphoric Acid

An inorganic phosphate source. A cat's body absorbs this kind of phosphorus much... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
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)
Split ingredient (pea)

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

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 47.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 6%
Fat (dry-matter) 21.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 11%
Fiber (dry-matter) 2.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 91%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

Top 10%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 35%
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 1

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 70%
Ingredient Simplicity 26

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 27%
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

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Cassava Root Flour, Corn Protein Meal, Pea Protein, Dried Egg Product, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Potato Protein, Dried Yeast, Pea Starch, Canola Meal, Natural Flavor, Sodium Caseinate, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Sunflower Oil, Phosphoric Acid, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Dl-Methionine, Salt, Taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Calories

4409 kcal/kg Energy density
617 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

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

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