Temptations Pate In Gravy Adult Wet Cat Food - 3.5oz

Name: Temptations Pate In Gravy Adult Wet Cat Food - 3.5oz
Brand: Temptations

by Temptations

Overall Score: 60/100

Ingredients

Chicken (protein)
Water (other)
Poultry By-Products (protein)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Glycine (other)
Guar Gum (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (other)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Magnesium Sulfate (other)
Tapioca Starch (carbohydrate)
Taurine (additive)
Salt (mineral)
Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Iron Oxide Color (other)
Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
Manganese Sulfate (other)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
Potassium Iodide (other)
Folic Acid (vitamin)
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (additive)

Ingredient concerns

Poultry By-Products (medium concern): While 'poultry' is more specific than 'animal,' the term still encompasses multiple species (chicken, turkey, duck, etc.), making it less transparent than named single-species ingredients. Quality and digestibility vary based on the specific parts included.
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.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (high concern): Menadione (vitamin K3) is a synthetic form of vitamin K that has been banned for use in human dietary supplements in many countries due to toxicity concerns, including potential liver damage, allergic reactions, and cytotoxicity. It can cause oxidative damage to cell membranes. Natural forms of vitamin K (K1 from plants, K2 from bacterial fermentation) are considered safer alternatives. Despite these concerns, it remains widely used in pet food as an inexpensive vitamin K source.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 42.1%, fat 26.3%, fiber 7.9%, ash 36.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 39.7% from protein, 60.3% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 42.1% vs 26% minimum, fat 26.3% vs 9% minimum.

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

Cost to feed

About $2.73 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $10.92 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).