Natural Balance
Fat Cats Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe
Summary
Natural Balance: Fat Cats Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe is a low-calorie dry food for adult cats requiring weight management support.
The formula contains 35% protein and 9.5% fat, ensuring sufficient nutrition while managing calorie intake at 320 kcal per cup.
Key protein sources include chicken meal and salmon meal, offering digestibility and omega-rich nutrients for overall health.
The recipe features a fiber blend that promotes satiety and assists in weight control, reducing the risk of overeating.
L-Carnitine (30 mg/kg) is included to support healthy metabolism and fat utilization.
Omega-3 (0.25%) and omega-6 (1.5%) fatty acids enhance coat health and maintain skin vitality.
Free from wheat and soy, it provides a cleaner, allergen-reduced diet for weight-sensitive cats.
Pros:
- Weight management: Low calorie density and L-Carnitine help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
- Protein-rich diet: 35% protein supports muscle maintenance even during weight loss.
- Skin and coat health: Includes omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for improved skin and fur condition.
- Satiety support: A special fiber blend keeps cats feeling full and reduces overeating tendencies.
- No wheat or soy: Suitable for cats with sensitivities to these common allergens.
Cons:
- Limited fat content: At 9.5%, the reduced fat may not be sufficient for highly active cats.
- Moderate omega-3 levels: A minimum of 0.25% omega-3 fatty acids might be low for cats needing intensive coat care.
- Caloric density: Requires careful portion control to prevent underfeeding during weight loss.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken Meal
- Salmon Meal
- Pea Protein
- Chickpeas
- Oat Groats
- Peas
- Pea Fiber
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal
- Oat Hulls
- and also:
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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.
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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