Royal Canin Indoor/Instinctive Adult Wet Cat Food Variety Pack - 12 CT, 36 OZ

Name: Royal Canin Indoor/Instinctive Adult Wet Cat Food Variety Pack - 12 CT, 36 OZ
Brand: Royal Canin

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 66/100

Ingredients

Salmon (protein)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Wheat Gluten (carbohydrate)
Gelatin (other)
Pork Plasma (protein)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Natural Flavors (additive)
Modified Corn Starch (other)
Calcium Sulfate (other)
Guar Gum (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (other)
Carrageenan (additive)
Taurine (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)
Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate (other)
Zinc Oxide (other)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Manganous Oxide (other)
Sodium Selenite (mineral)
Calcium Iodate] (other)
Choline Chloride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndoor Adult Morsels in Gravy Canned Cat Food:\u003cbr\u003eWater Sufficient For Processing (other)
Chicken By-Products (protein)
Pork By-Products (protein)
Chicken Liver (protein)
Pork Liver (protein)
Salmon (protein)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Pork Plasma (protein)
Pork Digest (protein)
Vegetable Oil (other)
Natural Flavors (additive)
Wheat Gluten (carbohydrate)
Modified Corn Starch (other)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Guar Gum (additive)
Sodium Silico Aluminate (other)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (other)
Salt (mineral)
Fish Oil (protein)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Taurine (additive)
Carrageenan (additive)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Sodium Carbonate (other)
L-Carnitine (additive)
Trace Minerals [Zinc Oxide (other)
Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Manganous Oxide (other)
Calcium Iodate (mineral)
Sodium Selenite] (other)
Vitamins [DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E) (other)
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
Biotin (vitamin)
Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
D-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
Folic Acid (vitamin)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)

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.
Wheat Gluten (medium concern): Like corn gluten meal, wheat gluten serves as an inexpensive plant protein that inflates the total protein percentage. It was also at the center of the 2007 pet food recall when melamine-contaminated wheat gluten from China caused widespread kidney failure in pets.
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.
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.
Wheat Gluten (medium concern): Like corn gluten meal, wheat gluten serves as an inexpensive plant protein that inflates the total protein percentage. It was also at the center of the 2007 pet food recall when melamine-contaminated wheat gluten from China caused widespread kidney failure in pets.
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.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 56.8%, fat 10.3%, fiber 9.7%, ash 37.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 69.4% from protein, 30.6% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 56.8% vs 26% minimum, fat 10.3% vs 9% minimum.

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

Cost to feed

About $10.88 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $43.51 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).