by Natural Balance
Adult
Regular
Indoor
Grain-Free
AAFCO

Natural Balance

Original Ultra - Grain Free Indoor Chicken & Salmon Meal Recipe

Adult
Regular
Indoor
Grain-Free
AAFCO
AAFCO adequacy statement provided by the manufacturer
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Chicken

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 74 out of 100
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Available sizes

6 lb
2.7 kg
15 lb
6.8 kg

Summary

Natural Balance: Original Ultra – Grain Free Indoor Chicken & Salmon Meal Recipe is a premium dry food for adult cats, designed to support indoor lifestyles.
It features chicken as the primary ingredient, paired with salmon meal for high-quality protein and omega-rich nutrition.
This grain-free recipe uses peas and tapioca as carbohydrate alternatives, promoting easy digestion for sensitive cats.
It balances energy needs with 33% crude protein and 15% fat while supporting muscle maintenance.
A fiber-rich formula (6.5%) helps reduce hairballs and maintain gut health, and it is enhanced by superfoods like cranberries and spinach.
Enriched with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it supports a healthy coat and skin.
Free from artificial preservatives, the recipe provides clean, natural nutrition for indoor cats.

Pros
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1

High protein content

Ensures muscle maintenance with 33% protein.
2

Grain-free formula

Suitable for sensitive cats with grain allergies.
3

Digestive health

Rich in fiber (6.5%) to support gut function and hairball reduction.
4

Skin and coat support

Balanced omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids improve coat quality.
5

Natural additives

Superfoods like cranberries and spinach boost antioxidant levels.
Cons
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1

Caloric density

At 3,480 kcal/kg, portion control is necessary for less active cats.
2

Fiber level

6.5% may be excessive for cats with low fiber tolerance.
3

Limited DHA and EPA

Omega-3 acids are only 0.16%, which may not suffice for intensive skin care needs.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Peas
  • Brewers Dried Yeast
  • Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
  • Salmon Meal
  • Pea Fiber
  • Natural Flavor
  • Flaxseed
  • and also:
Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Dried Vegetable Broth, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, 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), Cranberries, Spinach, Dried Egg Product, Carrots, Apples, Pumpkin, 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, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Blueberries, Dried Kelp, Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
33%
Crude Fat
15%
Crude Fiber
6.5%
Moisture
10%
Calcium
1%
Phosphorus
0.8%
Omega 3
0.7%
Omega 6
2.5%
Metabolizable Energy
3480 kcal/kg
Eicosapentaenoic + Docosahexaenoic Acid 0.16% Min, Zinc 100 Mg/Kg Min, Selenium 0.50 Mg/Kg Min, Vitamin A 3500 Iu/Kg Min, Vitamin E 100 Iu/Kg Min, Taurine 0.35% Min, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* 50 Mg/Kg Min, Total Dietary Fiber* 11.00% Min

Notes

The score is calculated after relocating fresh meat or fish ingredient(s), as explained in Rule 7: Quality and Location Impact of Meat Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
33%
Crude Fat
15%
Crude Fiber
6.5%
Moisture
10%
Calcium
1%
Phosphorus
0.8%
Omega 3
0.7%
Omega 6
2.5%
Metabolizable Energy
3480 kcal/kg
Eicosapentaenoic + Docosahexaenoic Acid 0.16% Min, Zinc 100 Mg/Kg Min, Selenium 0.50 Mg/Kg Min, Vitamin A 3500 Iu/Kg Min, Vitamin E 100 Iu/Kg Min, Taurine 0.35% Min, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* 50 Mg/Kg Min, Total Dietary Fiber* 11.00% Min
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(1) Amount of protein (more is better)

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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.

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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.