Whiskas Purrfectly Chicken Pouches Variety Pack

Purrfectly Chicken Pouches Variety Pack

Whiskas

#287 of 354 $0.27/oz

$0.40–$0.70/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 75% 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.

Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.

Better price than 88% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

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)
Caramel Color ▾

A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
  • California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
  • EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
Sodium Nitrite ▾

A preservative that has caused fatal reactions in cats eating commercial pet foo... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Worth et al. 1997, NZ Veterinary Journal (fatal cat cases)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (Group 2A, nitrite + nitrosation)
  • FDA 21 CFR 573.700 (20 ppm limit in pet food)
  • Christopher et al. 1990, Veterinary Pathology (feline sensitivity)
BHA ▾

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
  • IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
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Nutrition

Compared to 358 similar cat wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 60.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 25%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 66%
Fiber (dry-matter) 16.7%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 3%
Moisture 85

Moisture

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

 Top 10%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.3%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 36%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 63%

Ingredients

Compared to 358 similar cat wet foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 93%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 99%
Ingredient Simplicity 17

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 24%
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 68%
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 50%

Full Ingredient List

Sufficient Water for Processing, Chicken, Liver, Corn Starch-Modified, Soy Oil, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin A Acetate, Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Source of Vitamin E], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Disodium Edta, Caramel Coloring, Sodium Nitrite (For Color Retention), Minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate), Bha/Bht (a Preservative)

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