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BLUE Freedom - Kitten - Grain-Free Indoor Chicken Recipe

Kitten
Regular
Indoor
Grain-Free
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BLUE Freedom - Kitten - Grain-Free Indoor Chicken Recipe

Kitten
Regular
Indoor
Grain-Free
AAFCO White Logo
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Product Summary

Blue Buffalo’s BLUE Freedom Grain-Free Indoor Kitten Chicken Recipe is designed specifically for kittens, offering grain-free nutrition to support healthy growth. With deboned chicken as the first ingredient, it provides high-quality protein (36% minimum), promoting muscle development. The inclusion of DHA and ARA supports brain and vision health, while the absence of grains, wheat, and soy ensures easier digestion for sensitive kittens.

 

Pros:

  • High protein content (36% min), promoting muscle growth.
  • Includes DHA (0.20%) and ARA (0.05%) for brain and eye development.
  • Grain-free, ideal for kittens with sensitivities.

 

Cons:

  • Fat content (18%) may be high for less active kittens.
  • Fiber is relatively low (4%), which may not support all digestive needs.
  • Limited carbohydrate sources for balanced energy distribution.

 

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken
Chicken Meal
Tapioca Starch
Peas
Pea Protein
Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
Natural Flavor
Dried Egg Product
and also:
Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Pea Fiber, DL-Methionine, Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Chicory Root, TauCalcrine, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vegetable Juice for color, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Vitamins and Additives

Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

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
36%
Crude Fat
18%
Crude Fiber
4%
Moisture
9%
Calcium
1.3%
Phosphorus
1%
Magnesium
0.14%
Omega 3
1%
Omega 6
3%
Metabolizable Energy
3814 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 3, 2024, 2:31 PM

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Why this score?

28.6% carbohydrates of combination P
-17
Low protein content
-10
Gluten at 3rd place after meat
-3
Food colors
-2
Additional source of animal protein at 4-5th place
2
Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place
3
Chelated minerals
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.