Natural Balance
Limited Ingredient - Grain Free Salmon & Green Pea Recipe
Summary
Natural Balance: Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Green Pea Recipe is a premium dry food tailored for adult cats with sensitivities or dietary restrictions.
The recipe highlights salmon as the primary and single animal protein source, ensuring high digestibility and omega-rich nutrition.
Crude protein at 30% and fat at 12% deliver balanced energy suitable for moderately active adult cats.
Omega-3 fatty acids (0.8%) and omega-6 fatty acids (2.5%) promote healthy skin and a glossy coat.
Green peas provide an alternative carbohydrate source, supporting digestive health with their natural fiber content.
Crafted without grains, wheat, soy, or artificial additives, it offers a hypoallergenic option for sensitive cats.
With 3,500 kcal/kg or 370 kcal per cup, it delivers energy-dense nutrition for cats of various activity levels.
Pros:
- Single protein source: Salmon ensures high-quality protein, ideal for sensitive or allergic cats.
- Grain-free formula: Avoids common allergens, using green peas as a digestible carbohydrate alternative.
- Skin and coat health: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids enhance skin and fur quality.
- Digestive support: Rich in fiber from green peas to promote healthy digestion.
- No artificial additives: Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives for a cleaner diet.
Cons:
- Moderate protein level: At 30%, it may not suffice for highly active or muscular cats.
- Pea protein inclusion: Reliance on plant-based proteins may not suit preferences for animal-centric diets.
- Caloric density: Portion control is essential to prevent overfeeding sedentary cats.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Salmon
- Salmon Meal
- Peas
- Chickpeas
- Lentils
- Pea Protein
- Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
- Pea Starch
- Natural Flavor
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
More products from Natural Balance
Fat Cats Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe
Limited Ingredient - Grain Free Chicken & Green Pea Formula
Reserve - Limited Ingredient - Grain Free Duck and & Green Pea Recipe
Original Ultra - Grain Free Indoor Chicken & Salmon Meal Recipe
Original Ultra - Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe
Original Ultra Kitten Chicken, Duck & Salmon
Alternative Products
We compare key factors such as overall score, life stage, and category, along with core nutritional values like protein, fat, fiber, and metabolizable energy.
While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
Indoor Anti Stress
Organic Wheat-Free dry cat food
Ideal Solution Support - I19 Skin, Coat & Stomach - Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe
Indoor
Indoor Adult Atlantic Salmon
Found a mistake?
Missing info?
Provide as many details as possible about Natural Balance: Limited Ingredient – Grain Free Salmon & Green Pea Recipe so we can make it better!
Thank you!
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.
Didn't find a dry food?
Provide as many details as you can so we can analyze the missing product and add it.
[quillforms id="14695" width="100%" min_height="500px" max_height="auto"]