Summary
Rachael Ray Nutrish Indoor Complete Chicken, Lentils & Salmon Recipe is a dry cat food formulated to support the overall health of indoor adult cats.
This recipe features real chicken as the primary ingredient, providing a high protein content to maintain lean muscle mass.
The inclusion of lentils offers fiber to aid digestion, while salmon contributes omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat health.
Additionally, antioxidants from ingredients like cranberries and blueberries support immune function.
Pros:
- High Protein Content: 34% crude protein, primarily sourced from real chicken and salmon, supports muscle maintenance.
- Fiber-Rich Ingredients: Lentils and dried peas provide dietary fiber, promoting healthy digestion and helping to reduce hairballs.
- Omega Fatty Acids: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids contribute to a healthy skin and coat.
- Antioxidant-Rich: Contains antioxidants from ingredients like cranberries and blueberries, supporting immune health.
Cons:
- Fat Content: Its 12% crude fat content may be lower than what some cats require, potentially affecting energy levels.
- Grain Inclusion: Contains corn protein concentrate, which might not suit cats with grain sensitivities.
- Fiber Level: The crude fiber content is 8%, which may be high for some cats and potentially lead to digestive issues.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Dried Peas
- Brewers Rice
- Corn Protein Concentrate
- Lentils
- Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Salmon
- Cranberries
- Pumpkin
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
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Why this score?
- Low protein content-13
- Fresh Whole Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place2
- 33% carbohydrates of combination PR-20
- Gluten at 3rd place after meat-3
- Additional source of animal protein at 6-7th place1
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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.