Overview
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Herring Recipe Review is an average quality wet cat food. It contains not too many carbohydrates and some quality ingredients (chicken, chicken liver, herring, turkey). It also has a sufficient amount of protein. However, it contains way too much fat.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Chicken & Herring Recipe contains herring and menhaden fish oil, which are potential allergens. Another ingredient included in this wet cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is guar gum.
Life Stages
Chicken & Herring Recipe is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Chicken & Herring Recipe is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 73.5 % |
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Protein* | 49.4 % |
Fats* | 35.6 % |
Fiber* | 0.8 % |
Ash* | 9.5 % |
Carbs* | 4.8 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Chicken & Herring Recipe contains:
- an average amount of protein,
- a lot more fats,
- more fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and an average amount of carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Chicken & Herring Recipe contains approximately 129.4 calories per 100 grams, or 36.7 calories per ounce. This is more than other wet foods in our database.
How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.
Chicken & Herring Recipe
Protein
The protein content of this cat food is low, but still sufficient to sustain your cat. Consider combining it with an alternative that is higher in protein.
Fats
This cat food contains way too much fat for a healthy cat. Only give this to your cat as an occasional treat, or if she is severely underweight.
Carbs
The amount of carbs in this food is right on point for a healthy feline diet.
Ingredients
Quality Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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chicken chicken liver herring turkey | guar gum | herring menhaden fish oil |
Full list of ingredients
Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Herring, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Agar Agar, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tomato, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Salt, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract.