Rachael Ray Nutrish
Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Cat Food
Summary
Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Cat Food is crafted to support your cat’s active mind and playful energy, featuring real chicken as the number one ingredient to deliver high-quality animal protein.
Concentrated chicken meal and fish meal provide essential amino acids, such as lysine and arginine, which promote tissue repair and immune resilience.
Brown rice and brewers’ rice provide highly digestible carbohydrates and dietary fiber to ensure steady energy release and digestive comfort.
The blend of dried beet pulp and flaxseed fuels healthy gut flora with prebiotic fiber and delivers omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat nourishment.
Chicken fat, preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols, contributes essential fatty acids that support brain function and joint mobility.
Added taurine and DL-methionine maintain healthy heart function and urinary tract balance, reducing the risk of common feline conditions.
A robust mix of vitamins A, E, C, and B-complex, alongside trace minerals like selenium and zinc, bolsters antioxidant defenses and supports vision and metabolic processes.
With 33% protein, 14% fat, and a balanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, this formula aligns with the nutritional requirements of adult cats living both indoors and outdoors.
Maintaining a moderate 4% crude fiber and 9% moisture content, this recipe delivers effective nutrient concentration while encouraging hydration when served with water.
Pros:
- High Protein: Provides 33% crude protein from real chicken to support lean muscle maintenance and active metabolism.
- Digestible Carbs: Brown rice and brewers rice offer steady energy and gentle fiber for digestive health.
- Essential Fats: Chicken fat and flaxseed supply omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids for skin, coat, and joint support.
- Heart & Eye Health: Added taurine and vitamin A, which contribute to cardiovascular function and vision maintenance.
- Antioxidant Blend: Vitamins E and C, along with selenium, help neutralize free radicals and bolster immune defenses.
Cons:
- Relatively High Carbs: At 33% carbohydrates, the level may be excessive for obligate carnivores, potentially affecting weight control.
- Minimal Omega-3: The 0.5% omega-3 content meets basic needs but may be insufficient for cats requiring enhanced anti-inflammatory support.
- Plant-Based Protein Components: Ingredients such as corn protein concentrate and peas provide protein but offer a less complete amino acid profile than pure animal sources.
- Use of Preservatives: While mixed tocopherols and citric acid preserve freshness, some pet owners may prefer formulations without added preservatives.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Corn Protein Concentrate
- Peas
- Brown Rice
- Brewers Rice
- Chicken Fat (mixed tocopherols used as a preservative)
- Fish Meal
- Carrots
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
More products from Rachael Ray Nutrish
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.
Found a mistake?
Missing info?
Provide as many details as possible about Rachael Ray Nutrish: Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Cat Food 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"]







