Meow Mix
Tender Centers Basted Bites Chicken & Tuna Flavors
Summary
Meow Mix Tender Centers Basted Bites Chicken & Tuna Flavors is a dry cat food suitable for all life stages, combining plant and animal protein sources to support everyday maintenance and palatability.
The first ingredient is ground corn, a carbohydrate-rich grain that primarily supplies energy rather than meat-based protein.
Protein is supplied largely by soybean meal and corn protein meal, while chicken by-product meal and tuna meal add animal-sourced amino acids that help maintain lean muscle.
At 31% crude protein and 11% fat, the macronutrient balance supports muscle maintenance and sustained energy for kittens, adults, and seniors when portions are adjusted to individual needs.
The listed carbohydrate level of 35% indicates a substantial share of calories from starch, which can promote satiety but may call for measured feeding in less active cats.
Beef tallow provides a concentrated energy source and enhances flavor, helping encourage consistent intake.
Declared minerals include calcium at 1 and phosphorus at 0.8, which are essential nutrients for maintaining bone and tooth integrity when present in an appropriate balance.
Crude fiber at 4% from grains can support regular stools by aiding normal intestinal transit.
Vitamin E (50 IU/kg) and selenium (0.3 mg/kg) provide antioxidant support, helping to protect cells and contribute to overall immune function.
The metabolizable energy is listed as 3490, reflecting a typical dry-food calorie density that should be matched with measured feeding amounts.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Ground Corn
- Soybean Meal
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Protein Meal
- Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative)
- Whole Wheat
- Natural Flavor
- Calcium Carbonate
- Tuna Meal
- Phosphoric Acid
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Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin E 50 IU
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Tender Centers Basted Bites Chicken & Tuna Flavors
Product changes
- First Ingredient changed from Whole Ground Corn -> Ground Corn
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Chicken By-product Meal -> Soybean Meal
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Corn Gluten Meal -> Chicken By-Product Meal
- 4th Ingredient changed from Soybean Meal -> Corn Protein Meal
- 5th Ingredient changed from Animal Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) -> Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative)
- 7th Ingredient changed from Animal Digest -> Natural Flavor
- 8th Ingredient changed from Phosphoric Acid -> Calcium Carbonate
- 9th Ingredient changed from Calcium Carbonate -> Tuna Meal
- 10th Ingredient changed from Tuna Meal (preserved With Ethoxyquin) -> Phosphoric Acid
- Score changed from 27 -> 30
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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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