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Original Ultra - Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe

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Natural Balance

Original Ultra - Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe

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Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Natural Balance Original Ultra – Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe is a high-protein, grain-inclusive dry cat food designed for all life stages, aiming to support whole-body health. The primary ingredient is chicken meal, offering a concentrated source of protein to aid muscle health. This recipe includes a superfood blend with antioxidant vitamins to bolster immunity, plus Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for skin and coat health.

 

Pros:

  • It contains 34% crude protein, which supports muscle maintenance and growth.
  • Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids enhance skin and coat health.
  • Includes taurine to promote heart health.
  • Made with wholesome grains, like brown rice, which supports digestive health.

 

Cons:

  • It contains 16.8% fat, which may be higher than necessary for less active cats.
  • Fiber content is relatively low at 3%, potentially affecting stool quality for some cats.
  • The protein source is primarily from chicken meal, which, while concentrated, is not fresh chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal
Brown Rice
Chicken
Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
Brewers Dried Yeast
Oat Groats
Chicken Liver
Salmon Meal
Natural Flavor
Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
and also:
Dried Vegetable Broth, Pea Fiber, Oat Fiber, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dl-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, L-Tryptophan, Cranberries, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Blueberries, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Rosemary Extract

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
34%
Crude Fat
16.8%
Crude Fiber
3%
Moisture
10%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Omega 3
0.5%
Omega 6
2.5%
Metabolizable Energy
3920 kcal/kg

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Product last updated: October 8, 2024, 10:24 AM

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Why this score?

32.4% carbohydrates of combination R
-23
Low protein content
-12
Chelated minerals
2
Fresh Whole Poultry/Fish ingredient at 2-3th place
1

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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.