Reading a Pet Food Ingredient Label

This is where it gets tough. The current labeling system for pet foods is seriously lacking in usable information. The "guaranteed analysis" numbers that you find on a can of food simply gives a wide range of the levels of water, protein, fat, etc. that are contained in the food. You can get a rough idea of what is in the food but, ideally, it should be mandatory to put the more accurate "as fed" values on the can. However, I do not see this happening anytime soon. This would be more along the lines of the information that we find on our own packaged foods.

Looking at the list of ingredients also gives an incomplete picture of what is actually in the food in terms of amount of each ingredient. Without knowing the actual amount of each ingredient, we have no idea of the impact of the ingredient on the nutritional profile of the food. For instance, when we see a high carbohydrate ingredient like rice on the label, we know that this food item has no business being in cat food but how do we really know the quantity of rice that is in the food? Is it present in a small amount or a large amount? This is why it is important to not just consider the list of ingredients but to also look at the protein/fat/carbohydrate profile of the food which can be seen in a chart (below) for many commercial foods.

A good example of the above issue is a food like canned Wellness®. At first glance, this food may be dismissed as inappropriate for a carnivore because it contains several high carbohydrate ingredients in the form of fruits and vegetables. However, in reality, the low carbohydrate level (3-5%) tells us that the amount of fruits and vegetables is very low.

If a food that you are feeding is not included on the above list, you can contact the company and ask for the breakdown of their foods in terms of the calories that come from protein, the calories that come from fat, and the calories that come from carbohydrates. Optimally, your cat's diet should not derive more than 10 per cent of its calories from carbohydrates.

The words "natural" or "premium" or "veterinarian recommended" are not necessarily indicative of high quality. Also, if you are thinking about feeding any "breed-specific" food, please don't fall for the utterly absurd claims that these companies make regarding these diets. A Siamese is no different from a Persian or a Maine Coon — or an "alley cat" — when considering optimal dietary composition.

Contrary to what is often believed, many, if not all, of the so-called "prescription diets" sold in veterinary hospitals are not formulated for optimal health of a carnivore. Many of these products contain corn, wheat, and soy which have no logical place in your cat's diet and these diets are often very high in carbohydrates. Many of them also contain by-products as the main - and often only - source of protein. Please note that not all by-products are inferior in quality.

It is also important to note that Hill's — the maker of Science Diet® — continues to use extremely questionable preservatives such as BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin in many of their products. Other companies have abandoned the practice of using these chemicals as preservatives — opting for more natural and safer methods. Unfortunately, many veterinarians are very poorly educated in the area of nutrition. Too often their recommendations are taken from the pet food industry which does not always have your cat's best interest in mind when formulating their products. In most instances, you will be paying far more money than you should be for the low quality ingredients that many of these prescription products contain.

Look for a muscle meat (preferably, not an organ meat like liver) as the first ingredient. A muscle meat will be listed as "chicken," or "turkey," etc., not "chicken by-products" or "chicken by-product meal," or "chicken broth" or "liver." "Chicken meal" is technically a muscle meat but the term "meal" denotes that it has been rendered (cooked for a long time at very high temperatures) and is lower quality than meat that has not been as heavily processed. A "meal" product is more commonly found in dry foods. By-products can include feet, intestines, feathers, egg shells, etc. and can be less nutritious than meat. By-products can also be very nutritious organ meat but the problem is that we never really know what the term "by-products" includes.

Grains should be absent but, unfortunately, grains are cheap so they are included in many commercial cat foods. Think "profit margin." Grain is cheaper than meat. If grains are present, they should be minimal in amount. This is where checking out the carbohydrate content comes into play. It is ideal to feed a grain-free diet. Corn, wheat and soy are thought to be common allergens (as is yeast) and the carbohydrate fraction of these grains will also cause a rapid rise in blood sugar in many cats. Soy contains phytoestrogens and also negatively influences the thyroid gland. Given how common hyperthyroidism is in the cat, soy has no business being in cat food. Unfortunately, soy is a common ingredient used by pet food manufacturers.

Thanks to the Feline Nutrition Education Society. 

Canned Cat Food Nutritional Information

Compiled by Janet & Binky
Updated: March 22, 2008

This page is a non-commercial labor of love that has no connection to any commercial product, including foods or supplements. I do not endorse any brand of food or supplement. I encourage potential consumers of any commercial product to search for randomized controlled trials that demonstrate that a low-carbohydrate diet with the product gives statistically superior results compared to a low-carbohydrate diet alone in diabetic cats.

Janet & Binky's Table of Canned Cat Food Nutritional Information
Food		% kcal from			per 100 kcal
		Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber (g)	Phosph (mg)	Calories per can	Date
Authority	submitted by Carolynn and Fletcher						6 oz
	Chicken	35	59	6	0.5	231	210	2/07
	Beef	31	61	8	0.3	249	200	2/07
	Turkey & Giblets	34	59	7	0.3	222	186	2/07
	Oceanfish	45	44	11	0.4	306	186	2/07
Blue Buffalo	submitted by Lisa Pierson, DVM
	Chicken Hairball Entrée	35	58	7	1	227	158	12/05
	Chicken Hairball Lite	40	44	17	1.1	245	140	12/05
	Chicken Kitten Entrée	43	56	2	1	201	155	12/05
	Savory Salmon Entrée	35	55	10	0.2	451	159	12/05
	Tempting Tuna Grill	37	55	8	0.2	353	159	12/05
Eukanuba Prescription:							6 oz can
	Low pH/S	34	54	12	0.2	194	198	4/06
	Low Residue	36	36	28	0.5	237	165	4/06
	Maximum Calorie	29	66	5	0.3	164	340	4/06
	Moderate pH/O	34	54	12	0.2	184	198	4/06
	Multi-stage Renal	25	49	27	0.5	167	205	4/06
	Response L/B Feline	32	49	19	0.4	240	222	4/06
	Restricted Calorie	40	41	19	0.2	248	204	4/06
Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys	submitted by Christine and Cricket						3 oz can
	Shredded Lean Turkey Fare w/ GrdGrns	57	34	9	0.1	260	88	12/06
	Shredded White Meat Chicken Fare w/ GrdGrns	55	35	10	0.2	284	87	12/06
	Shredded Wild Salmon Fare w/ GrdGrns	55	36	9	0.2	252	88	12/06
	Shredded Yellowfin Tuna Fare w/ GrdGrns	61	28	11	0.2	277	83	12/06
	White Meat Chicken & Whipped Egg Souffle w/ GrdGrns	52	33	15	0.2	432	81	12/06
	Wild Salmon and Whipped Egg Souffle' w/ GrdGrns	53	33	15	0.2	459	79	12/06
	Wild Salmon Florentine w/ GrdGrns	54	35	11	0.1	241	74	12/06
	Yellowfin Tuna Florentine w/ GrdGrns	59	28	13	0.2	279	70	12/06
	Lean Turkey Florentine w/ GrdGrns	56	33	10	0.1	252	74	12/06
	White Meat Chicken Florentine w/ GrdGrns	55	34	11	0.2	305	73	12/06
Friskies:	submitted by Cheryl & Tux, all updated by Venita & Maxwell						5.5 oz can
	Carved Chicken and Tuna Dinner in Gravy (Sauce)	50	39	12	0.2	275	149	2/06
	Carved with Beef in Gravy	49	35	16	0.2	230	139	12/05
	Chicken and Tuna Dinner	33	60	6	0.2	267	187	12/05
	Classic Seafood Entrée	38	56	7	0.2	336	172	12/05
	Country Style Dinner	30	63	7	0.2	233	187	12/05
	Fine Cuts with Chicken in Gravy	57	34	9	0.2	169	81	2/06
	Fine Cuts with Ocean Whitefish and Tuna in Sauce	59	32	9	0.2	214	81	2/06
	Fine Cuts with Tuna in Sauce	58	33	9	0.2	219	82	2/06
	Flaked with Tuna and Egg in Sauce	50	45	5	0.4	279	171	2/06
	Flaked with Tuna in Sauce	53	41	6	0.4	288	172	12/05
	Kitten Mixed Grill Formula	37	58	5	0.2	282	99 (3 oz can)	12/05
	Kitten Ocean Whitefish Formula	49	47	4	0.2	558	150 (3 oz)	2/06
	Kitten Turkey Formula	36	61	3	0.1	317	172 (3 oz)	2/06
	Liver and Chicken Dinner	34	59	7	0.2	295	172	12/05
	Mariner's Catch	38	54	7	0.2	392	156	12/05
	Mixed Grill	34	58	8	0.2	276	172	12/05
	Ocean Whitefish and Tuna Dinner	38	56	6	0.2	295	172	12/05
	Poultry Platter	33	60	7	0.2	317	187	12/05
	Prime Filets Chicken and Tuna Dinner in Gravy	51	31	19	0.2	243	139	12/05
	Prime Filets Turkey Dinner in Gravy	54	33	13	0.2	290	143	2/06
	Prime Filets with Beef in Gravy	51	34	15	0.2	289	142	2/06
	Prime Filets With Chicken in Gravy	52	32	16	0.2	267	142	2/06
	Prime Filets with Ocean Whitefish and Tuna in Sauce	54	33	13	0.2	305	137	2/06
	Prime Filets with Salmon and Beef in Sauce	50	30	19	0.2	281	144	12/05
	Salmon Dinner	34	60	6	0.2	257	187	12/05
	Sea Captain's Choice	39	55	7	0.2	359	172	12/05
	Seared Filets with Beef and Chicken	52	37	11	0.2	253	82	2/06
	Seared Filets with Salmon	60	31	10	0.2	214	83	2/06
	Seared Filets with Turkey and Giblets	56	34	10	0.2	170	82	2/06
	Senior Ocean Whitefish and Rice Dinner in Sauce	42	46	12	0.3	456	145	12/05
	Senior Pacific Salmon Dinner in Sauce	36	55	9	0.1	281	156	12/05
	Senior Savory Beef Dinner in Gravy	37	55	9	0.2	317	147	12/05
	Senior Sliced with Lamb and Rice in Gravy	44	38	17	0.2	220	135	2/06
	Senior Tender Cuts Chicken and Tuna Dinner in Gravy	46	36	18	0.2	254	136	2/06
	Senior Turkey and Giblets Dinner in Gravy	38	50	11	0.2	302	154	12/05
	Shredded Chicken and Salmon Dinner in Gravy	49	40	12	0.1	268	130	2/06
	Shredded Turkey and Cheese Dinner in Gravy	47	41	12	0.1	252	133	2/06
	Sliced Chicken Dinner in Gravy	47	40	13	0.3	273	156	2/06
	Sliced Gourmet Grill	48	39	13	0.2	243	152	2/06
	Sliced with Beef in Gravy	48	38	14	0.2	240	151	12/05
	Special Diet Beef and Chicken Entrée	33	63	4	0.4	209	183	2/06
	Special Diet Beef and Liver Entrée	33	63	4	0.4	208	181	2/06
	Special Diet Ocean Whitefish Dinner	35	62	3	0.5	280	184	2/06
	Special Diet Sliced Chicken in Gravy Dinner	47	39	14	0.3	151	146	2/06
	Special Diet Turkey and Giblets Dinner	34	61	5	0.5	165	175	2/06
	Special Diet with Salmon	36	59	5	0.5	186	177	2/06
	Supreme Supper	35	58	7	0.2	325	156	12/05
	Tender Cuts Chicken and Salmon Dinner in Gravy	51	39	9	0.2	283	145	2/06
	Tender Cuts Turkey and Liver Dinner in Gravy	48	38	14	0.2	248	138	2/06
	Tender Cuts with Ocean Whitefish in Sauce	49	37	14	0.2	275	137	12/05
	Turkey and Giblets Dinner	33	60	7	0.2	260	187	12/05
Healthy Indulgence	submitted by Debbie and Autumn						3 oz pouch
	Crab & Herring Formula in Broth	38	53	9	0.9	206	70	1/08
	Duck with Shrimp Formula in Creamy Sauce	36	53	11	0.7	165	72	1/08
	Salmon & Chicken Formula in Bouillon	39	49	12	1	291	67	1/08
	Turkey & Duck Formula in Gravy	37	54	9	0.7	187	73	1/08
Hills "Science":							5.5 oz can
	Feline Growth Liver & Chicken Recipe	37	51	12	0.2	211	210	3/06
	Feline Growth Ocean Fish in Sauce	32	58	9	0.3	191	207	3/06
	Hairball Control Adult Chicken Entrée	31	48	21	2.4	160	168	3/06
	Hairball Control Adult Seafood Entrée	30	45	25	2.1	161	165	3/06
	Savory Salmon (Adult)	29	46	24	1.1	166	163	3/06
	Gourmet Beef (Adult)	31	45	24	1.1	172	171	3/06
	Liver and Chicken (Adult)	34	44	22	1	165	167	3/06
	Savory Seafood (Adult)	33	46	22	1.1	179	157	3/06
	Gourmet Turkey (Adult)	29	45	26	1.1	171	162	3/06
	Turkey & Giblets (Adult)	29	51	20	1.1	165	178	3/06
	Light Adult	34	33	33	2.8	188	138	3/06
	Savory Cuts Beef in Gravy	31	52	17	0.6	172	165	3/06
	Savory Cuts Chicken in Gravy	33	51	16	0.6	176	165	3/06
	Savory Chicken Entrée (Adult)	28	51	22	0.4	161	175	3/06
	Savory Cuts Ocean Fish	32	51	16	0.6	174	170	3/06
	Gourmet Beef (Senior)	32	46	22	1.2	166	162	3/06
	Gourmet Turkey (Senior)	29	41	29	1.2	156	160	3/06
	Chicken Dinner in Gravy (Senior)	33	48	19	1	166	150	3/06
	Savory Chicken Entrée (Senior)	32	46	22	0.9	161	168	3/06
Hills Prescription:
	A/D	33	54	13	0.1	199	180	3/06
	C/D	34	44	22	0.8	113	164	3/06
	C/D with chicken	34	43	22	0.7	154	166	3/06
	C/D with seafood	34	44	22	0.9	124	158	3/06
	D/D Venison	28	56	16	1	158	197	3/06
	G/D	28	39	32	0.7	123	165	3/06
	I/D	29	47	24	0.4	159	161	3/06
	K/D	22	49	29	0.5	75	200	3/06
	K/D with chicken	22	51	27	0.7	84	183	3/06
	L/D	25	46	29	0.4	139	176	3/06
	M/D	46	41	14	1.5	169	156	3/06
	P/D	35	56	9	0.1	204	213	3/06
	R/D	38	25	37	5.3	180	116	3/06
	R/D with liver and chicken	41	24	34	4.8	196	114	3/06
	S/D	29	58	13	0.3	98	215	3/06
	W/D	36	38	26	2.4	156	146	3/06
	W/D with Minced Chicken	37	38	25	2.9	183	127	3/06
	X/D with chicken	36	40	25	0.6	127	187	3/06
	Z/D	28	37	34	0.4	155	169	3/06
Iams:							6 oz can
	Chicken & Salmon formula	35	52	13			219	4/06
Merrick	submitted by Jessica and Sylvester						5.5 oz
	Cowboy Cookout	52	42	5	1	203	154	7/07
	Grammy's Pot Pie	49	42	8	1.1	236	159	7/07
	New England Boil	44	46	10	1.2	388	133	7/07
	California Roll	35	49	16	1.3	206	182	7/07
	Ocean Breeze	42	50	8	1.5	420	122	7/07
	Southern Delight	40	55	4	1.4	328	157	7/07
	Surf N Turf	49	47	3	1.5	228	157	7/07
	Thanksgiving Day Dinner	40	48	12	1.5	202	170	7/07
	Turducken	38	52	9	1.4	217	165	7/07
Natura/Innova:	submitted by Patricia & Rhamu(GA)						5.5 oz can
	EVO	37	60	3	0.4	440	217	2/06
	EVO 95% Beef	29	70	2	0.1	171	209	9/07
	EVO 95% Chicken & Turkey	29	71	0	0.1	237	209	9/07
	EVO 95% Duck	26	70	4	0.1	252	215	9/07
	EVO 95% Venison	31	68	2	0.1	146	237	9/07
	Chicken & Brown Rice	33	53	14	1	303	182	4/07
	Venison & Brown Rice	39	47	15	1.1	341	176	4/07
	Fish & Brown Rice	39	47	14	1.1	368	192	4/07
	Salmon & Sweet Potato	34	55	11	0.4	380	204	4/07
9-Lives:	submitted by Sally & Blue Eyes, Erimess & Sammy, Jeanene and Chase, Sandy & Hobbes						5.5 oz can
	Chicken & Beef Dinner	38	58	4	0.4	347	162	1/06
	Chicken & Cheese Banquet	43	33	23	0.4	278	147	1/06
	Flaked Tuna in Sauce	69	29	2	0.2	234	147	1/06
	Flaked Tuna with Cheese Bits	64	28	8	0.2	222	140	1/06
	Flaked Tuna with Egg Bits	64	28	8	0.2	222	140	1/06
	Ground Chicken & Seafood Dinner	40	56	4	0.5	373	154	1/06
	Ground Chicken & Tuna Dinner	39	57	4	0.4	351	161	1/06
	Ground Chicken Dinner	39	57	4	0.4	364	159	1/06
	Ground Liver & Bacon Dinner	35	60	6	0.3	302	176	1/06
	Ground Seafood Platter	38	56	5	0.4	340	161	1/06
	Ground Super Supper	38	56	5	0.4	352	159	1/06
	Ground Turkey & Giblet Dinner	45	49	6	0.3	389	156	1/06
	Ground Turkey Dinner	41	54	5	0.3	359	154	1/06
	Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Dinner	47	47	5	0.4	420	145	1/06
	Ocean Whitefish Dinner	47	48	5	0.4	441	145	1/06
	Prime Entrée w/ Real Salmon	37	57	5	0.3	353	159	1/06
	Prime Entrée w/ Tuna & Shrimp	42	51	7	0.3	401	167	1/06
	Prime Grill w/ Beef	40	55	6	0.4	333	159	1/06
	Prime Grill w/ Chicken, Lamb, & Rice Dinner	36	53	10	0.4	317	158	1/06
	Shredded w/ Real Chicken & Beef	45	34	21	0.5	450	119	1/06
	Shredded w/ Real Chicken in Gravy	45	36	20	0.5	476	122	1/06
	Shredded w/ Real Turkey in Gravy	46	36	18	0.4	494	117	1/06
	Tender Carvings with Real Chicken & Salmon in Gravy	41	34	25	0.4	514	119	1/06
	Tender Carvings with Real Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Gravy	43	31	25	0.4	473	119	1/06
	Tender Carvings with Real Salmon and Crab in Gravy	43	31	25	0.4	485	119	1/06
	Tender Diced with Real Chicken & Beef in Gravy	42	34	24	0.3	484	119	1/06
	Tender Nibbles with Real Chicken & Liver in Gravy	41	35	24	0.4	504	157	1/06
	Tender Slices w/ Real Beef in Gravy	45	31	24	0.4	447	115	1/06
	Tender Slices w/ Real Chicken	41	35	24	0.4	498	122	1/06
	Tender Slices w/ Real Veal in Gravy	46	29	25	0.4	489	115	1/06
Nutro:	Pouch information submitted by Debbie & Quato, Deb & Jingles, Martha & Alley Cat						3 oz can
	MCGC California Chicken Supreme	37	53	9	0.2	193	88	7/05
	MCGC Lamb & Turkey Cutlets	36	56	8	0.1	235	90	7/05
	NCCC Adult Chicken & Liver	36	56	8	0.4	280	91	7/05
	MCGC Chicken & Lamb Formula	34	55	11	0.5	323	92	7/05
	MCGC Veal Pate	31	62	7	0.2	244	105	7/05
	NCCC Adult Chicken & Turkey Platter	32	56	11	0.3	264	96	7/05
Precise Pet	submitted by Dr. Lisa Drapela and Karen & Smokey						5.5 oz can
	F. Growth Turkey	35	59	6	0.25	223	185	4/06
	F. Foundation Chicken	30	64	6	0.27	202	195	4/06
	F. Foundation Turkey	32	60	8	0.24	200	189	4/06
	F. Foundation Ocean Fish	39	53	8	0.42	281	154	4/06
	F. Foundation Mixed Grill	29	63	8	0.24	212	203	4/06
	F. Foundation Beef	32	61	7	0.28	233	189	4/06
	F. Foundation Simmered Seafare	38	54	8	0.36	335	153	4/06
	F. Foundation Triple Delight	30	64	6	0.28	187	199	4/06
	F. Foundation Deluxe Medley	28	63	9	0.21	207	203	4/06
	F. Senior	29	60	11	0.31	236	185	4/06
	Precise Plus Feline Adult	39	56	5	0.34	222	171	4/06
Royal Canin	from RC website and Lisa & Sgerli						5.8 oz can
	Calorie Control CC-38 canned	44	48	8	0.6	323	130	5/06
	Calorie Control CC-High Fiber	28	44	28	1.9	197	164	5/06
	Control Formula	30	61	10	0.2	202	229	5/06
	Development	31	56	13	0.1	243	222	5/06
	Dissolution	40	47	14	0.1	227	157	5/06
	Green Peas & Lamb	32	57	11	0.4	152	212	5/06
	Green Peas & Rabbit	33	49	18	0.2	298	200	3/08
	Green Peas & Venison	33	54	12	0.2	228	209	5/06
	Mature	23	60	17	0.6	185	492/14 oz	5/06
	Modified (renal)	22	71	8	0.1	115	256	5/06
	Recovery RS	37	57	6	0.7	163	172	10/07
	Renal LP 21 pouch	22	66	11	0.2	103	126/3 oz	5/06
	Urinary SO 30	27	69	4	0.5	251	200	5/06
Sophisticat	submitted by Kellie & the Kitties Four, Steph & Cuddles, Sandy & Hobbes						5.5 oz can
	Beef And Liver	38	61	1	0.2	294	197	1/06
	Beef Stew	47	49	4	0.4	336	87/3oz	8/05
	Chicken Dinner	33	55	13	0.3	285	154	8/05
	Country Style	34	65	1	0.2	361	195	1/06
	Elegant Entrée	40	54	6	0.3	316	183	1/06
	Flaked With Tuna	46	40	14	0.5	297	160	1/06
	Flaked With Tuna And Egg	46	38	16	0.3	337	158	1/06
	Liver & Chicken	36	63	1	0.3	384	191	8/05
	Mariner's Catch	39	61	0	0.2	338	182	8/05
	Mixed Grill	37	63	0	0.2	363	202	8/05
	Prime Entrée Pouch	33	55	11	0.2	265	206	8/05
	Salmon Dinner	35	62	3	0.2	255	190	1/06
	Sea Captain's Choice	37	55	8	0.3	421	170	8/05
	Seafood Entree	35	61	4	0.3	250	183	8/05
	Sliced Beef Dinner In Gravy	37	45	18	0.6	367	138	1/06
	Sliced Chicken And Salmon In Gravy	37	47	16	0.2	349	148	1/06
	Sliced Chicken Dinner In Gravy	33	55	13	0.3	285	154	1/06
	Sliced Ocean Whitefish In Gravy	35	50	15	0.2	378	161	1/06
	Sliced Tuna Dinner In Sauce	35	54	10	0.3	340	163	1/06
	Special Diet Beef And Chicken	29	64	7	0.2	229	189	8/05
	Special Diet Ocean Whitefish Dinner	36	57	8	0.3	333	181	1/06
	Special Diet Salmon Dinner	31	60	9	0.2	284	189	1/06
	Special Diet Sliced Chicken And Gravy	44	39	17	0.4	400	142	8/05
	Special Diet Turkey And Giblets Dinner	31	63	6	0.2	239	204	1/06
	Turkey And Giblets Dinner	37	62	0	0.1	298	183	1/06
	Turkey And Liver In Gravy	35	49	16	0.3	301	171	1/06
	Whitefish/Tuna	43	50	6	0.2	304	170
Sophisticat Adult Supreme	submitted by Sandy & Hobbes						3 oz can
	Flaked Chicken And Tuna Dinner	44	46	10	0.3	295	98	1/06
	Flaked Tuna Dinner	51	44	5	0.3	319	97	1/06
	Sliced Duck Dinner With Wild Rice	38	53	8	0.2	272	100	1/06
	Sliced Ocean Fish Dinner	43	41	16	0.4	350	87	1/06
	Sliced Salmon And Chicken Dinner	39	51	10	0.4	296	94	1/06
	Sliced Turkey Dinner	42	48	10	0.3	295	87	1/06
	Supreme Beef And Chicken Dinner	40	57	3	0.3	301	98	1/06
	Supreme Beef Dinner	47	49	4	0.4	336	87	1/06
	Supreme Chopped Grill	44	56	1	0.3	323	94	1/06
	Supreme Fish And Shrimp	47	53	0	0.3	269	97	1/06
	Supreme Flaked Salmon And Ocean Whitefish Dinner	40	50	10	0.2	254	100	1/06
	Supreme Flaked Trout Dinner	44	49	6	0.3	336	109	1/06
	Supreme Gourmet Chicken Dinner	38	59	3	0.3	302	105	1/06
	Supreme Liver And Chicken Dinner	36	59	5	0.2	288	108	1/06
	Supreme Ocean Whitefish And Tuna Dinner	49	50	2	0.3	435	92	1/06
	Supreme Salmon Dinner	39	56	5	0.4	247	102	1/06
	Supreme Seafood Dinner	60	39	1	0.4	424	75	1/06
	Supreme Sliced Beef And Giblet	44	43	13	0.3	338	88	1/06
	Supreme Sliced Beef Dinner	36	48	16	0.4	260	83	1/06
	Supreme Sliced Chicken Cacciatore	41	46	13	0.4	294	89	1/06
	Supreme Sliced Chicken Hearts And Liver Dinner	44	48	8	0.2	356	95	1/06
	Supreme Sliced Yellow Fin Tuna In Wild Rice	45	44	12	0.4	325	89	1/06
	Supreme Turkey And Giblets	41	55	4	0.3	288	103	1/06
Sophisticat Pouches	submitted by Sandy & Hobbes						3 oz pouch
	Beef And Gravy	48	50	2	0.2	392	85	1/06
	Chicken And Wild Rice In Gravy	42	48	10	0.5	312	80	1/06
	Chicken Dinner And Gravy	43	57	0	0.3	303	87	1/06
	Mixed Grill In Gravy	47	51	2	0.2	265	88	1/06
	Ocean Whitefish With Tuna In Sauce	52	45	2	0.3	322	75	1/06
	Tuna And Sauce	48	50	2	0.2	365	86	1/06
	Turkey And Giblets	44	56	0	0.2	388	87	1/06
	Turkey And Giblets In Gravy	44	56	0	0.2	388	87	1/06
Special Kitty (Walmart)	submitted by Sandy & Hobbes						5.5 oz can
	Beef & Liver Banquet	34	56	10	0.7	476	167	1/06
	Chicken & Tuna Banquet	38	59	3	0.5	387	161	1/06
	Chicken & Tuna Dinner	39	58	3	0.4	355	158	1/06
	Mixed Grill	39	56	4	0.5	319	167	1/06
	Ocean Whitefish	38	57	4	0.5	333	164	1/06
	Prime Entree	34	62	4	0.4	270	179	1/06
	Salmon Dinner	37	59	4	0.4	327	167	1/06
	Sliced Beef in Gravy	45	34	22	0.4	396	118.56	1/06
	Sliced Chicken Banquet	44	36	21	0.4	294	144	1/06
	Sliced Turkey	42	33	25	0.4	262	125	1/06
	Super Supper	38	58	4	0.5	332	164	1/06
	Tuna Banquet	36	56	7	0.6	406	162	1/06
	Turkey & Giblets	34	62	4	0.4	299	172	1/06
Special Kitty (Walmart)	submitted by Debbie & Greta						3 oz can
	Chicken Dinner	39	59	3	0.4	359	90	5/06
	Chicken Hearts & Livers	45	36	19	0.3	333	80	5/06
	Cod, Sole & Shrimp	54	43	3	0.4	509	80	5/06
	Flaked Tuna	49	42	8	0.3	242	88	5/06
	Liver & Chicken Entree	43	51	6	0.3	304	87	5/06
	Mini Shreds  Turkey Entree	50	34	17	0.4	389	64	5/06
	Mini Shreds Tuna & Chicken	51	34	15	0.4	347	64	5/06
	Mini Shreds w/Tuna	50	34	16	0.4	389	64	5/06
	Ocean Whitefish & Tuna	51	46	3	0.3	420	83	5/06
	Salmon Dinner	45	51	4	0.3	358	86	5/06
	Seafood	48	49	3	0.2	385	86	5/06
	Sliced Beef Entree	44	32	24	0.3	290	80	5/06
	Sliced Turkey	45	34	20	0.3	321	77	5/06
	Tuna & Shrimp Entree	73	26	1	0.4	225	87	5/06
	Turkey & Giblets Dinner	39	58	3	0.3	379	97	5/06
	Treat -- Chicken & Cheese	23	34	43	0.3	374	3.6/each	5/06
	Treat -- Chicken &  Turkey	23	35	42	0.3	380	3.2/each	5/06
	Treat -- Hairball Treatment	19	11	70	0.5	202	2.5/each	5/06
Trader Joe's	submitted by Lynette & Meow Meow, Lauren & Coolidge						5.5 oz can
	Tuna for cats	72	26	2			169	7/06
Triumph pouches	submitted by Lisa and Merlyn						3 oz
	Turkey Giblets in Gravy	44	56	0	0.2	388	87	3/05
	Tuna in Gravy	43	50	7	0.2	365	81	3/05
	Mixed grill in Gravy	47	51	2	0.2	265	88	3/05
	Chicken Dinner	43	57	0	0.3	303	87	3/05
	Beef in Gravy	48	50	2	0.2	392	85	3/05
Wellness:	submitted by Marjorie & Pinto, Lynette & Meow Meow, Jenny &Mrs Hippy, Isabelle & Leo, Lisa DVM						5.5 oz can
	Beef & Chicken	31	65	4	0.2	226	193	5/06
	Chicken	30	66	4	0.2	219	220	5/06
	Chicken & Herring	34	60	6	0.2	303	189	5/06
	Chicken & Lobster	29	61	11	0.2	264	195	5/06
	Kitten (3 oz can)	28	67	5	0.2	216	121/3oz	5/06
	Salmon & Trout	27	65	8	0.2	248	208	5/06
	Sardines, Shrimp & Crab	34	50	16	0.3	293	163	5/06
	Turkey	31	65	4	0.2	200	218	5/06
	Turkey & Salmon	37	58	5	0.2	299	181	5/06
Whiskas:	submitted by Sandy & Hobbes						5.5 oz can
	Chicken & Tuna Dinner	43	53	4	0.2	237	165	1/06
	Chicken Dinner	43	53	4	0.2	237	165	1/06
	Choice Cuts in Sauce with Beef & Chicken	44	41	15	0.3	364	115	1/06
	Choice Cuts in Sauce with Chicken & Liver	44	41	15	0.3	401	115	1/06
	Choice Cuts in Sauce with Lamb & Poultry	44	41	15	0.3	583	115	1/06
	Choice Cuts in Sauce with Turkey & Giblets	44	41	15	0.3	583	115	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground Chicken	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground Chicken & Tuna	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground Kitty's Stew	30	60	10	0.3	341	148	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground Liver & Beef	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground Mealtime	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground Turkey & Giblets	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground with Bits O' Beef	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground with Lamb & Rice	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Savory Pate Ground with Veal	30	60	10	0.3	341	165	1/06
	Seafood in Sauce with Catfish	47	38	15	0.1	428	120	1/06
	Seafood in Sauce with Trout	47	38	15	0.1	428	120	1/06
	Seafood in Sauce with Tuna	47	38	15	0.1	428	120	1/06
	Seafood Kitty Chowder	42	51	8	2.2	?	150	1/06
	Seafood Seaside Supper	42	51	8	2.2	?	150	1/06
	Seafood with Salmon	42	51	8	2.2	?	150	1/06
	Tender Morsels in Gravy Savory Bites w/Beef	44	40	16	1.6	625	106	1/06
	Tender Morsels in Gravy Savory Bites w/Chicken	44	40	16	1.6	625	106	1/06
	Tender Morsels in Gravy Savory Bites w/Turkey	44	40	16	1.6	625	106	1/06
Other:
	Artemis Chicken	26	64	10	0.3	419	180/100g	3/06
	Artemis Turkey	29	65	6	0.5	466	170/100g	3/06
	Felidae Cat & Kitten	32	60	8	0.4	205	188/5.5 oz	5/07
	Felidae Chicken & Rice	31	57	12	0.6	172	188/5.5 oz	5/07
	Instinctive Choice	36	64	0	0.2	242	116/3 oz	4/07
	Pet Promise Chicken	40	58	2	0	327	172/5.5 oz	2/05
	Pet Promise Ocean Fish	47	51	2	0	363	156/5.5 oz	2/05
	Pet Promise Wild Salmon	47	50	3	0	376	172/5.5 oz	2/05
Raw food:
	Country Pet Lamb & Vegetable (dog)	30	57	12			140/ 100 g	4/06
	Country Pet Chicken (dog)	37	51	12			130/ 100 g	4/06
	Country Pet Fish and Chicken (cat)	33	55	12			141/ 100 g	4/06
	Country Pet Venison (dog)	34	54	12			144/ 100 g	4/06
	Feline's Pride Chicken	43	53	4	0.1	380	111 / 100 g	6/06
	Feline's Pride Turkey	61	36	3	1.7	401	90 / 100 g	2007
	Feline's Pride Cornish Hen	55	43	1	1.8	345	93 / 100 g	2007
	Nature's Variety Beef	36	59	4	0.4	149	38 / oz	5/06
	Nature's Variety Chicken & Turkey	34	62	5	0.4	145	36 / oz	5/06
	Nature's Variety Lamb	34	63	3	0.4	177	45 / oz	5/06
	Northwest Naturals	28	66	6	0			4/07

Numbers based on "as fed" or "actual" analysis, not "guaranteed" analysis, supplied by the manufacturers.
Assumptions: Protein and carbohydrates contain 3.5 kcals per gram, and fat contains 8.5 kcals per gram.
Many thanks to all the lovely people who have sent information over the last eight years; I regret not having kept track of all of you.

Last Updated: March 22, 2008