
Blue Buffalo
BLUE Tastefuls - Kitten - Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Summary
Blue Buffalo’s BLUE Tastefuls Kitten Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe is a complete and balanced dry food formulated for kittens.
The primary ingredient is deboned chicken, providing essential amino acids for muscle development.
Whole grains, such as brown rice, barley, and oatmeal, supply complex carbohydrates and fiber essential for energy and digestive health.
Fish oil is included as a source of DHA, supporting cognitive development in growing kittens.
The formula contains flaxseed, offering omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to promote healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Antioxidant-rich ingredients like cranberries and carrots contribute to overall health and immune support.
Including taurine supports eye and heart health, which is crucial for kittens’ development.
This recipe avoids chicken by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, and artificial flavors or preservatives.
Pros:
- High-quality protein: Deboned chicken, as the first ingredient, provides essential amino acids for muscle growth.
- Cognitive development: DHA from fish oil supports brain development in kittens.
- Digestive health: Whole grains and oatmeal offer fiber to aid digestion.
- Immune support: Antioxidants from cranberries and carrots help strengthen the immune system.
Cons:
- Grain content: Includes grains like brown rice and barley, which may not be suitable for kittens with grain sensitivities.
- Moderate fat level: Contains 20% crude fat, which may not be ideal for kittens requiring higher fat content for energy.
- Limited fish oil: Fish oil is present but not in significant amounts, potentially limiting omega-3 benefits.
- Fiber sources: This relies on powdered cellulose, a less natural fiber source than whole vegetables.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oatmeal
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Pea Protein
- Peas
- Dried Egg Product
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BLUE Tastefuls - Kitten - Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Product changes
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) -> Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
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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.
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