BLUE Tastefuls - Weight and Hairball Control - Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe

by Blue Buffalo
Adult
Light
Indoor
AAFCO

Blue Buffalo

BLUE Tastefuls - Weight and Hairball Control - Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe

Adult
Light
Indoor
AAFCO
This product is AAFCO Compliant

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Chicken
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54
/100
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Summary

Blue Buffalo’s BLUE Tastefuls Weight and Hairball Control Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe is designed for indoor cats, targeting weight management and hairball reduction.

Its first ingredient, deboned chicken, provides high-quality protein to support muscle health.

This formula combines natural fiber sources for digestive support and calorie-controlled nutrition to help maintain an ideal weight while addressing hairball concerns.

 

Pros:

  • High-Quality Protein: Deboned chicken as the first ingredient ensures a strong foundation of animal-based protein for muscle maintenance and energy.
  • Fiber Blend for Hairball Control: Natural fiber sources, including pea fiber and psyllium seed husks, support digestive health and minimize hairball formation.
  • Balanced Caloric Content: Formulated to help indoor cats maintain a healthy weight through controlled calorie levels.
  • Omega Fatty Acids for Skin and Coat: Flaxseed and fish oil provide essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, promoting skin and coat health.
  • Antioxidant-Rich Ingredients: Includes cranberries to support immune health with natural antioxidants.

 

Cons:

  • Moderate Protein Content: At 30% crude protein, the formula might be less suitable for highly active cats requiring higher protein levels.
  • Grain-Inclusive Formula: Contains grains such as brown rice and barley, which may not suit cats with grain sensitivities.
  • Higher Fiber Content: With 8% crude fiber, this may be too high for cats with particularly sensitive digestive systems.
  • Lower Fat Content: The crude fat level of 10% might not meet the needs of highly active or underweight cats requiring more energy.
  • Use of Plant-Based Protein: Pea protein, a plant-based protein source, is included but may be less beneficial for obligate carnivores like cats.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Barley
  • Brown Rice
  • Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  • Peas
  • Powdered Cellulose
  • Pea Protein
  • Dried Tomato Pomace
  • Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  • and also:
Natural Flavor, Potatoes, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Calcium Carbonate, Psyllium Seed Husks, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Potato Starch, DL-Methionine, Caramel Color, Taurine, Salt, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, , Yucca Schidigera Extract, Blueberries, Cranberries, Apples, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Spinach, Pumpkin, Barley Grass, Dried Kelp, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
10%
Crude Fiber
8%
Moisture
9%
Magnesium
0.14%
Omega 3
0.3%
Omega 6
2%
Metabolizable Energy
3305 kcal/kg
Taurine 0.15% min, L-Carnitine* 150 mg/kg min

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
10%
Crude Fiber
8%
Moisture
9%
Magnesium
0.14%
Omega 3
0.3%
Omega 6
2%
Metabolizable Energy
3305 kcal/kg
Taurine 0.15% min, L-Carnitine* 150 mg/kg min
Last reviewed: 04-02-2025 00:07
We use advanced automated tools to verify and update this product’s details with the most current manufacturer information

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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.

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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.