Summary
Matisse Chicken & Turkey is a dry food formulated to meet the daily nutritional needs of adult cats.
The first listed ingredient is dehydrated chicken and turkey meat (32%), indicating a high concentration of animal-based protein.
Carbohydrate sources include rice (25%) and corn, both of which are high in the ingredient list and serve as primary energy fillers.
The fat content comes from chicken fat, fish oil, and vegetable oil, supporting energy metabolism and skin health.
Dried vegetables such as carrots, spinach, and beetroot pulp contribute plant fiber and trace nutrients.
The guaranteed analysis lists 32% crude protein, 11% crude fat, 1.2% crude fiber, and 6.6% ash, with moisture excluded from the label.
It includes calcium at 1.00%, phosphorus at 0.90%, magnesium at 0.08%, and 1800 mg/kg of taurine.
The 3567 kcal/kg energy density supports cats with normal to active energy requirements.
Pros:
High protein content: Provides 32% crude protein, primarily from animal sources, supporting lean body mass in adult cats.
Primary meat ingredient: Dehydrated chicken and turkey meat are listed first, ensuring they are the most abundant ingredient by weight.
Multiple fat sources: Chicken fat and fish oil contribute essential fatty acids and energy that are beneficial for coat and skin condition.
Amino acid support: Contains 3000 mg/kg of DL-Methionine, which plays a role in urinary pH regulation and sulfur amino acid supply.
Vitamin-dense formulation: This includes Vitamin A (16000 IU), Vitamin D3 (1600 IU), and Vitamin E (160 mg), which support immunity, vision, and cell protection.
Complete mineral profile: Delivers calcium (1.00%), phosphorus (0.90%), magnesium (0.08%), and sodium/potassium salts for bone and electrolyte balance.
Vegetable fiber sources: Ingredients like beetroot pulp, spinach, and carrots provide mild dietary fiber to support intestinal function.
Fish protein inclusion: Dehydrated fish adds a secondary animal protein source, enhancing amino acid variety.
Cons:
High grain inclusion: The combination of 25% rice and additional corn increases the overall carbohydrate load, which is suboptimal for obligate carnivores.
Lack of fresh or raw meat: The food contains only dehydrated meat; no fresh poultry or fish is listed, reducing potential nutrient density from natural sources.
Artificial colorants are listed as sensory additives and provide no nutritional benefit.
Unspecified vegetable oil: The ingredient “vegetable oil” lacks detail on the type and quality, leaving its contribution to essential fats unclear.
Hydrolyzed animal proteins: The term is vague and may imply the use of animal by-products, though the source and quality are not specified.
No chelated minerals: The mineral additives listed do not include chelated or proteinate forms, which are more bioavailable for absorption.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dehydrated chicken and turkey meat 32%
- Rice 25%
- Corn
- Dehydrated fish
- Chicken fat
- Hydrolyzed animal proteins
- Dried beetroot pulp
- Dried carrots 2%
- Powdered spinach 2%
- Powdered beetroot red pulp 2%
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 16000 IU
- Vitamin B1 4.8 IU
- Vitamin B2 8 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 6.4 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.06 mg/kg
- Vitamin C 160 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1600 IU
- Vitamin E 160 mg/kg
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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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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