Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Hairball Control Chicken

Born Carnivore Hairball Control Chicken

Tiki Cat

#270 of 558 $0.33/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.

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.

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.

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 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 38.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 44%
Fat (dry-matter) 16.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 53%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 33%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 43%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 92%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 2.8%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

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

Top 4%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 0.8%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

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

Top 99%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 21%

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 40

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 63%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 65%
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

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Dried Yeast, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Powdered Cellulose, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Chicory Root, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Ferrous Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Vitamin D3, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3560 kcal/kg Energy density
420 kcal/cup Per serving

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