Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors with Vitality Bursts Dry Cat Food

by Meow Mix
Adult
Regular
AAFCO

Meow Mix

Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors with Vitality Bursts Dry Cat Food

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
AAFCO
This product is AAFCO Compliant

First Ingredient

Grains

Flavor

Fish: Salmon
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27
/100
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Summary

Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors with Vitality Bursts is a dry cat food designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition for cats at all life stages. It combines enticing flavors with essential nutrients.

The dual-texture formula features a crunchy exterior and a tender center, appealing to cats’ taste and texture preferences while promoting regular feeding.

With 31% crude protein and 11% crude fat, this food supports muscle maintenance, energy needs, and overall health in kittens, adult cats, and pregnant or nursing cats.

Primary protein sources include chicken by-product meal, salmon meal, and turkey by-product meal, complemented by plant-based ingredients such as corn gluten meal and soybean meal.

Enriched with omega-3 (0.11%) and omega-6 (1.10%) fatty acids, this recipe promotes skin health and a shiny coat, while added vitamins like Vitamin E (100 IU/kg) and selenium support immunity.

The presence of artificial additives such as colors, preservatives, and flavorings may not appeal to health-conscious cat owners.

 

Pros:

  • Adequate Protein Content: Delivers 31% crude protein from a mix of chicken, salmon, and turkey by-product meals, meeting the dietary needs for all life stages.
  • Taurine Enrichment: Includes taurine, an essential amino acid necessary for maintaining heart and vision health in cats.
  • Omega Fatty Acids: Features omega-3 (0.11%) and omega-6 (1.10%) fatty acids, which support healthy skin, a glossy coat, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Vitamin and Mineral Support: Fortified with Vitamin E (100 IU/kg) and selenium to boost immune system function and overall vitality.
  • Palatable Texture Variety: Combines crunchy kibble with tender centers to encourage feeding, especially in picky eaters.
  • Meets AAFCO Standards: Formulated to meet the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, ensuring balanced nutrition for kittens, adults, and nursing cats.

 

Cons:

  • Low-Quality Protein Sources: Relies on chicken by-product meal, salmon meal, and turkey by-product meal instead of whole, premium-quality protein sources.
  • High Carbohydrate Content: Contains significant amounts of ground corn, corn gluten meal, and soybean meal, which may not align with the low-carb dietary needs of obligate carnivores.
  • Artificial Additives: This category includes artificial colors (e.g., Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2), and preservatives (BHA), which may not appeal to pet owners seeking natural food options.
  • Low-Fat Content: At 11%, the fat content may be insufficient for highly active or underweight cats who need additional energy.
  • Use of Fillers: Incorporates fillers such as corn and wheat, which contribute little to the nutritional value and may not suit cats with sensitivities.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Whole Ground Corn
  • Chicken By-product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Soybean Meal
  • Animal Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
  • Whole Wheat
  • Animal Digest
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Phosphoric Acid
  • Salmon Meal
  • and also:
Turkey By-product Meal, Corn Syrup, Glycerin, L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Titanium Dioxide (color), Potassium Sorbate (used As A Preservative), Choline Chloride, Salt, Calcium Sulfate, Minerals (ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Red 40, Dl-methionine, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Natural White Meat Chicken Flavor, Bha (used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin D 400 IU
  • Vitamin E 100 IU
  • and also:
Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source Of Vitamin K Activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
31%
Crude Fat
11%
Crude Fiber
4%
Moisture
12%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Omega 3
0.11%
Omega 6
1.1%
Metabolizable Energy
3480 kcal/kg
Selenium (Min) 0.30 mg/kg

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
31%
Crude Fat
11%
Crude Fiber
4%
Moisture
12%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Omega 3
0.11%
Omega 6
1.1%
Metabolizable Energy
3480 kcal/kg
Selenium (Min) 0.30 mg/kg
Last reviewed: 01-02-2025 17:18
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Why this score?

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    -35
  • Low protein content
    -15
  • Gluten at 1th place after meat
    -9
  • Soy at 2th place after meat
    -2
  • By-product main meat ingredient
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  • Unknown source of main fat ingredient
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  • BHT/BHA
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  • Food colors
    -2
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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.

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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.