Simply Nourish Source Natural Adult Cat Food - Hight Protein, Grain Free, Pate, 3 oz

Overall Score: 96/100

Ingredients

Venison (protein)
Chicken (protein)
Turkey (protein)
Venison Broth (protein)
Chicken Liver (protein)
Potatoes (carbohydrate)
Potato Protein (other)
Carrots (other)
Salt (mineral)
Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (other)
Ground Flaxseed (fat)
Guar Gum (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Sweet Potatoes (carbohydrate)
Cranberries (other)
Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Taurine (additive)
Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide) (other)
Carrageenan (additive)
Dried Chicory Root (fiber)

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.
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.

Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

About $4.49 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $17.98 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).