
BLUE Wilderness - Duck Recipe
by Blue BuffaloSummary
Blue Buffalo’s BLUE Wilderness Duck Recipe is a grain-free, high-protein dry cat food formulated for adult cats.
The primary ingredient is a deboned duck, providing a substantial source of protein to support muscle development and overall health.
The recipe includes antioxidant-rich fruits like cranberries and blueberries, as well as omega fatty acids to promote a healthy coat and skin.
With a caloric content of 445 kcal/cup, it is suitable for active cats but requires careful portion control.
Pros:
- High Protein Content: Contains 40% crude protein, primarily sourced from deboned duck and chicken meal, supporting lean muscle maintenance.
- Grain-Free Formula: This formula is free from grains such as wheat, corn, and soy, making it suitable for cats with grain sensitivities.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Includes cranberries and blueberries, which provide natural antioxidants to support immune system health.
- Omega Fatty Acids for Skin and Coat: Formulated with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to promote a healthy coat and skin.
- Taurine-Enriched: Contains taurine, an essential amino acid that supports heart function and vision in cats.
Cons:
- High Caloric Density: At 445 kcal/cup, careful portion control is necessary to prevent overfeeding, especially in less active or indoor cats.
- Moderate Fat Content: With 18% crude fat, it may not be ideal for cats requiring a lower-fat diet, such as those prone to weight gain.
- Potential Allergen Ingredients: Contains chicken meal and fish meal, which could trigger allergies in sensitive cats.
- Lower Fiber Content: The 4% crude fiber level may not provide sufficient digestive support for cats needing higher fiber intake.
- Inclusion of Peas and Tapioca Starch: These ingredients are among the top five, serving as primary carbohydrate sources, which may not align with the dietary needs of cats requiring lower carbohydrate levels.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Deboned Duck
- Chicken Meal
- Pea Protein
- Peas
- Tapioca Starch
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Dried Egg Product
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
- Natural Flavor
- and also:
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Notes
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Why this score?
- Low protein content-6
- Chelated minerals2
- Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place3
- Gluten at 1st place after meat-9
- 24.2% carbohydrates of combination P-13
- Food colors-2
- Additional source of animal protein at 4-5th place2
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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.