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Reserve - Limited Ingredient - Grain Free Duck and & Green Pea Recipe

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Grain-Free
AAFCO White Logo
Natural Balance

Reserve - Limited Ingredient - Grain Free Duck and & Green Pea Recipe

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Grain-Free
AAFCO White Logo
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Product Summary

Natural Balance’s Reserve – Limited Ingredient – Grain Free Duck & Green Pea Recipe is crafted for adult cats with food sensitivities. This limited-ingredient formula uses duck as the first ingredient, providing a single animal protein source. Green peas add fiber to support digestive health. The recipe is enriched with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, promoting skin and coat health. It also meets AAFCO nutritional levels, ensuring balanced nutrition for adult cats.

 

Pros:

  • High protein content at 30% from duck, a lean protein source, supports muscle maintenance.
  • Green peas provide 4.5% fiber, aiding in digestion.
  • It includes Omega-3 (0.5%) and Omega-6 (2.5%) fatty acids that are beneficial for the skin and coat.
  • Contains 0.16% taurine, essential for heart and eye health.

 

Cons:

  • Fat content is relatively low at 12%, which may not suit all energy needs.
  • Limited in diversity of ingredients, which may lack certain nutrient sources.
  • Fiber content might be slightly high for cats with sensitivities, at 4.5%.

 

Ingredients

Duck
Duck Meal
Peas
Chickpeas
Lentils
Pea Protein
Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
Pea Starch
Natural Flavor
Flaxseed
and also:
Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
12%
Crude Fiber
4.5%
Moisture
10%
Calcium
0.8%
Phosphorus
0.7%
Omega 3
0.5%
Omega 6
2.5%
Metabolizable Energy
3515 kcal/kg

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Product last updated: October 8, 2024, 10:30 AM

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Why this score?

Low protein content
-17
40.6% carbohydrates of combination P
-25
Gluten at 4th place after meat
-2
Fresh Whole Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place
2
Chelated minerals
2

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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.