
BLUE Tastefuls - Indoor - Salmon and Brown Rice Recipe
by Blue BuffaloSummary
Blue Buffalo’s BLUE Tastefuls Indoor Salmon and Brown Rice Recipe is a dry cat food formulated to support the health and well-being of indoor adult cats.
The primary ingredient is salmon, which provides a high-quality protein source complemented by wholesome whole grains and vegetables.
This recipe is designed with carefully balanced calories to help maintain a healthy weight for indoor cats.
Pros:
- High-Quality Protein Source: The first ingredient is deboned salmon, offering a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, essential for muscle development and overall health.
- Wholesome Grains: This recipe incorporates brown rice and barley, which provide essential B vitamins, minerals, and high-quality complex carbohydrates for sustained energy and digestive health.
- Antioxidant-Rich Ingredients: Cranberries and carrots are excellent sources of vitamins and antioxidants that support the immune system and overall health.
- Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Contains flaxseed, a rich source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat.
- LifeSource Bits™: Features BLUE’s exclusive LifeSource Bits, a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals carefully selected to support immune system health and life stage requirements.
Cons:
- Moderate Protein Content: While deboned salmon is the first ingredient, the overall protein content may be lower than some high-protein diets, which might not be suitable for cats requiring higher protein intake.
- Inclusion of Grains: This food contains grains like brown rice and barley, which may not be ideal for cats with grain sensitivities or those on grain-free diets.
- Caloric Density: Designed with balanced calories for weight maintenance, but may not be suitable for highly active cats that require higher caloric intake.
- Limited Flavor Variety: Primarily focuses on salmon as the main protein source, which may not appeal to cats preferring other protein flavors.
- Presence of Chicken Meal: This product includes chicken meal as a protein source, which may not be suitable for cats with specific poultry allergies.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Salmon
- Chicken Meal
- Brown Rice
- Oatmeal
- Barley
- Pea Protein
- Peas
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Powdered Cellulose
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Notes
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Why this score?
- 34.1% carbohydrates of combination RP-23
- Low protein content-15
- Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place3
- Gluten at 4th place after meat-2
- Additional source of animal protein at 2-3th place4
- Chelated minerals2
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.