Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus
Cat Food · scored by FurMetric
74Fair
A chicken-forward dry cat food with quality named proteins and natural preservation. The unusually low fat minimum and an odd unspecified extract keep it from scoring higher.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Fasciola extract — unusual, unspecified sourcing
- Low crude fat 4% — below ideal for cats
- Chicken by-products meal — lower-value protein source
- Peas and tapioca starch — plant fillers dilute protein
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named chicken proteins — multiple named animal proteins
- Mixed tocopherols — natural preservation used
- Rosemary extract — natural antioxidant, no artificials
- High protein 40% min — species-appropriate protein level
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Barcode 723633006927 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls