Label facts comparison
BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe vs American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food
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| Label fact | Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 30% | 29% |
| Fat (min) | 14% | 14% |
| Fiber (max) | 6% | 6.8% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 8% |
| Calories | 3594 kcal/kg | 3656 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Deboned Duck, Duck Meal, Pea Protein, Peas, Tapioca Starch | Corn, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, chicken fat |
Listed label values
Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.
- BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe
- American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food
| Axis | BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe | American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 29% |
| Fat | 14% | 14% |
| Fiber | 6% | 6.8% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 402 kcal/cup | 333 kcal/cup |
| Ingredient quality | Not listed | Not listed |
Differences worth noting
- BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe lists a higher protein minimum (30% vs 29%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
- American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (3656 vs 3594 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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