by Royal Canin
Adult
Light

Royal Canin

Light Weight Care

Adult
Light
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Poultry

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Available sizes

1.5 kg
3.3 lb
3 kg
6.6 lb
8 kg
17.6 lb

Summary

Royal Canin Light Weight Care is a dry cat food formulated to help adult cats maintain a healthy body condition.

The primary protein source is dehydrated poultry protein, which contributes to a crude protein content of 36%, which supports muscle maintenance.

A blend of vegetable fibers, including psyllium husks and seeds, promotes satiety by increasing food volume in the stomach, helping to reduce spontaneous eating.

The formula contains only 10% crude fat, limiting calorie intake while preserving lean muscle mass.

L-carnitine (200 mg/kg) is included to support fat metabolism and manage weight.

Balanced minerals help maintain a healthy urinary system in adult cats.

With a fiber content of 10.4%, this diet supports digestion and helps control appetite in overweight or less active cats.

Pros:

  • High protein content: Contains 36% crude protein from dehydrated poultry protein, supporting muscle maintenance.

  • Low-fat formula: With 10% fat, it helps prevent excessive weight gain while maintaining energy balance.

  • Appetite control: Includes vegetable fibers and psyllium husks to promote fullness and reduce overeating.

  • L-carnitine enrichment: Supports fat metabolism, helping overweight cats manage their weight effectively.

  • Urinary health support: Balanced mineral content helps maintain a healthy urinary system.

Cons:

  • High fiber content: At 10.4%, it may not suit cats with certain digestive sensitivities.

  • Multiple plant-based ingredients: Contains maize, wheat, and vegetable protein isolate, which may not be ideal for obligate carnivores.

  • Potential allergens: Maize, wheat, and soya oil could trigger food sensitivities in some cats.

  • Unspecified animal fats: The source of animal fats is not clearly defined, which may concern pet owners looking for transparency in ingredients.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Dehydrated poultry protein
  • Vegetable fibers
  • Wheat gluten*
  • Maize
  • Maize gluten
  • Rice
  • Hydrolysed animal proteins
  • Maize flour
  • Wheat
  • Animal fats
  • and also:
Minerals, Beet pulp, Yeasts products, Fish oil, Psyllium husks and seeds (0.5%), Soya oil

*LIP: protein selected for its very high digestibility

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 21000 IU
  • Vitamin D3 800 IU
  • and also:
Iron (3b103): 30 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 9 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 39 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 128 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.06 mg - Antioxidants

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
10%
Crude Fiber
10.3%
Crude Ash
7.5%
L-Carnitine: 200 mg/kg

Comments

Important Notice: Product details may vary by region. The information presented here is sourced from royalcanin.com - UK English site

Notes

Information about antioxidants and preservatives is missing or insufficient. Since I didn’t want to remove points due to this missing info without any proof, I evaluated this food assuming the natural preservatives were used. But note that this is just an assumption.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
10%
Crude Fiber
10.3%
Crude Ash
7.5%
L-Carnitine: 200 mg/kg
Last reviewed:
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Product changes

13-12-2025
  • Crude fiber changed from 10.4% -> 10.3%
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  • 3rd Ingredient changed from Vegetable protein isolate* -> Wheat gluten*
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  • 6th Ingredient changed from Maize gluten -> Rice
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  • Score changed from 48 -> 62
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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.

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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.