Royal Canin® Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Wet Cat Food - Thin Slices in Gravy, 3 Oz

Name: Royal Canin® Feline Care Nutrition Weight Care Adult Wet Cat Food - Thin Slices in Gravy, 3 Oz
Brand: Royal Canin

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 34/100

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Modified Corn Starch (other)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Guar Gum (additive)
Calcium Sulfate (other)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (other)
Taurine (additive)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Citric Acid (preservative)
Carrageenan (additive)
Vitamins [DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E) (other)
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
Biotin (vitamin)
D-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
Folic Acid (vitamin)
Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
Vitamin D3 Supplement] (other)
L-Carnitine (additive)
Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate (other)
Zinc Oxide (other)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Manganous Oxide (other)
Sodium Selenite (mineral)
Calcium Iodate] (other)

Ingredient concerns

Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 58.1%, fat 10.3%, fiber 11%, ash 45.2%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 69.9% from protein, 30.1% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 58.1% vs 26% minimum, fat 10.3% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.

Cost to feed

About $14.77 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $59.10 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).