Summary
Purina Cat Chow Complete with Real Chicken is a dry cat food designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition for cats of all life stages.
The formula’s primary protein source is chicken by-product meal, which contributes a crude protein content of 32% to support muscle maintenance.
Ground yellow corn, corn protein meal, whole grain wheat, and rice are the primary carbohydrate sources, providing energy for daily activities.
Animal fat preserved with mixed tocopherols enhances palatability while supplying essential fatty acids for skin and coat health.
Fish meal and liver flavor are included to improve taste and provide additional animal-based nutrients.
Taurine (0.15%) is added to support heart health, vision, and overall feline well-being.
A complete blend of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A (10,000 IU/kg) and vitamin E (70 IU/kg), helps maintain a strong immune system.
This formula meets AAFCO nutrient profiles, providing all essential nutrients required for a cat’s diet.
Pros:
Balanced nutrition for all life stages: It contains essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to support overall health.
Moderate protein content: 32% crude protein from chicken by-product meal and fish meal supports muscle maintenance.
Essential fatty acids, including Linoleic acid (1.25%) and arachidonic acid (0.03%), contribute to skin and coat health.
Highly palatable formula: Enhanced with animal fat, fish meal, and liver flavor to improve taste.
Cons:
It contains plant-based fillers. It relies heavily on corn, wheat, and soy, which may not be ideal for cats with grain sensitivities.
Lower-quality protein sources: This recipe uses chicken by-product meal instead of whole meat, which may be less digestible for some cats.
Artificial colors include Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 2, which are unnecessary additives.
Moderate fat content: 12% crude fat may not be sufficient for highly active cats requiring more energy-dense food.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Ground Yellow Corn
- Corn Protein Meal
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Rice
- Soy Flour
- Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols
- Chicken
- Fish Meal
- Liver Flavor
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], Dl-Methionine, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2. O450123
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Why this score?
- Low protein content-14
- 38.6% carbohydrates of combination CR-32
- Gluten at 2nd place after meat-6
- Soy ingredient 5th place after meat-1
- Whole by-product main meat ingredient-5
- Unknown source of main fat ingredient-3
- Food colors-2
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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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