Summary
Blue Buffalo: BLUE Wilderness – Weight Control Chicken Recipe is a grain-free dry food for adult cats who require a calorie-controlled diet to maintain or achieve an ideal weight.
Deboned chicken and chicken meal are the primary protein sources, offering high-quality nutrients for muscle maintenance.
The formula includes L-carnitine (150 mg/kg) to support healthy metabolism and fat burning in less active or overweight cats.
It is rich in omega-3 (0.5%) and omega-6 (2.0%) fatty acids, which promote skin health and a shiny coat.
The inclusion of antioxidant-rich ingredients such as blueberries, cranberries, and sweet potatoes supports immune health and reduces oxidative stress.
Exclusive LifeSource Bits™, a blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, helps meet the needs of each life stage and enhances overall wellness.
Pros:
- Weight Management Support: Carefully balanced calories and L-carnitine promote fat metabolism and help maintain a healthy weight.
- High Protein Content: It contains 36% protein from animal sources, such as deboned chicken and fish meal, which supports lean muscle.
- Skin and Coat Health: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids enhance coat quality and maintain healthy skin.
- Digestive Support: This supplement includes pea fiber, powdered cellulose, and dried chicory root to improve digestion and prevent hairballs.
- Immune Boost: Cranberries, blueberries, and LifeSource Bits contain antioxidants that strengthen immunity and promote a healthy oxidative balance.
Cons:
- High Fiber Content: With 8% crude fiber, it may not suit cats requiring a lower fiber diet or those prone to digestive sensitivities.
- Pea Protein Contribution: Pea protein, while providing plant-based nutrients, may reduce the proportion of animal-derived protein.
- Moderate Omega-3 Levels: The omega-3 fatty acid content (0.5%) could be higher for optimal anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Calorie Density: Though calorie-controlled, it may not provide sufficient energy for highly active cats or those with higher caloric needs.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Tapioca Starch
- Pea Protein
- Peas
- Pea Fiber
- Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- Powdered Cellulose
- Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
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Why this score?
- Low protein content-10
- Gluten at 2nd place after meat-6
- 30.8% carbohydrates of combination P-18
- Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place3
- Food colors-2
- Additional source of animal protein at 6-7th place1
- Chelated minerals2
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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.
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