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

Vital Systems Salmon & Egg Formula 4-in-1

Purina Pro Plan

#249 of 558 $0.49/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 88% 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.

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.

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)
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Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 45.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 12%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 35%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 76%
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 47%
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 24

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 20%
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

Salmon, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Dried Egg Product, Cassava Root Flour, Potato Protein, Pea Starch, Canola Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Bisulfate, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, 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)], Taurine, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Dl-Methionine, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Calories

4217 kcal/kg Energy density
515 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.

Where to Buy

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