Label facts comparison

BLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food vs Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken

Blue Buffalo and Tiki Cat, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.

Blue Buffalo

BLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food

Cat · Format not listed · Adult

Product details

Tiki Cat

Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken

Cat · Format not listed · Life stage not listed

Product details

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 Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food
Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	BLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken
Protein	32%	35%
Fat	15%	15%
Fiber	4%	5%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	421 kcal/cup	420 kcal/cup
Moisture	9% max	10% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	Blue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken
Protein (min)	32%	35%
Fat (min)	15%	15%
Fiber (max)	4%	5%
Moisture (max)	9%	10%
Calories	3762 kcal/kg	3560 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Deboned Chicken, Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley	Chicken, chicken meal, pea flour, dried yeast, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)

Product identity

Product and label details

Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.

Label field	Blue BuffaloBLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Tiki CatBorn Carnivore Hairball Chicken
Species	Cat	Cat
Life stage	Adult	Not listed
Food format	Not listed	Not listed
Nutritional adequacy statement	formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.	Not listed
Complete and balanced recorded	Yes	Not listed

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.

Label field	Blue BuffaloBLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Tiki CatBorn Carnivore Hairball Chicken
Crude protein (min)	32%	35%
Crude fat (min)	15%	15%
Crude fiber (max)	4%	5%
Moisture (max)	9%	10%
Calories	3762 kcal/kg	3560 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	421 kcal/cup	420 kcal/cup

Formula context

Ingredients and formulation comparison

Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.

Label field	Blue BuffaloBLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Tiki CatBorn Carnivore Hairball Chicken
First five ingredients	Deboned Chicken, Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley	Chicken, chicken meal, pea flour, dried yeast, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (64) Deboned Chicken (unresolved mapping), Deboned Turkey (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Brown Rice (unresolved mapping), Barley (unresolved mapping), Oatmeal (unresolved mapping), Pea Protein (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), Dried Egg Product (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Dried Tomato Pomace (unresolved mapping), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), Potato Starch (unresolved mapping), Calcium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), Calcium Sulfate (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Dried Chicory Root (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), L-Lysine (unresolved mapping), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (unresolved mapping), Pea Fiber (unresolved mapping), Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (unresolved mapping), Calcium Carbonate (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (unresolved mapping), Vitamin E Supplement (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Dried Sweet Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Vegetable Juice for color (unresolved mapping), Ferrous Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Niacin (Vitamin B3) (unresolved mapping), Iron Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Zinc Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Blueberries (unresolved mapping), Barley Grass (unresolved mapping), Parsley (unresolved mapping), Turmeric (unresolved mapping), Dried Kelp (unresolved mapping), Yucca Schidigera Extract (unresolved mapping), Copper Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (unresolved mapping), Copper Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) (unresolved mapping), Biotin (Vitamin B7) (unresolved mapping), Vitamin A Supplement (unresolved mapping), Manganese Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (unresolved mapping), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (unresolved mapping), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (unresolved mapping), Vitamin D3 Supplement (unresolved mapping), Vitamin B Supplement (unresolved mapping), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (unresolved mapping), Calcium Iodate (unresolved mapping), Sodium Selenite (unresolved mapping), Oil of Rosemary (unresolved mapping)	View full recorded list (40) Chicken (unresolved mapping), chicken meal (unresolved mapping), pea flour (unresolved mapping), dried yeast (unresolved mapping), poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), dried plain beet pulp (unresolved mapping), flaxseed (unresolved mapping), powdered cellulose (unresolved mapping), tapioca starch (unresolved mapping), natural flavor (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), dl-methionine (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), calcium sulfate (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (unresolved mapping), mixed tocopherols (preservative) (unresolved mapping), vitamin E supplement (unresolved mapping), zinc sulfate (unresolved mapping), niacin (vitamin B3) (unresolved mapping), ferrous sulfate (unresolved mapping), calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5) (unresolved mapping), copper sulfate (unresolved mapping), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (unresolved mapping), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (unresolved mapping), riboflavin (vitamin B2) (unresolved mapping), manganese sulfate (unresolved mapping), vitamin A palmitate (unresolved mapping), zinc proteinate (unresolved mapping), calcium iodate (unresolved mapping), folic acid (unresolved mapping), copper proteinate (unresolved mapping), manganese proteinate (unresolved mapping), biotin (unresolved mapping), vitamin B12 supplement (unresolved mapping), sodium selenite (unresolved mapping), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity) (unresolved mapping), vitamin D3 (unresolved mapping), rosemary extract (unresolved mapping).
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Plant protein concentrate recorded	Yes	Not listed
Legume recorded	Yes	Yes
Generic animal ingredient flag	Yes	Not listed
Filler-presence flag	Not listed	Yes

Label-based calculations

Calculated nutrition context

These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.

Label field	Blue BuffaloBLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Tiki CatBorn Carnivore Hairball Chicken
Protein per 1,000 kcal	85.1 g	98.3 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	39.9 g	42.1 g

Provenance

Source and review record

Use the official links to check current packaging and formulation details. A source confidence note is CMS record metadata; it does not evaluate the product or replace Data Confidence.

Label field	Blue BuffaloBLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food	Tiki CatBorn Carnivore Hairball Chicken
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	bluebuffalo.com	tikipets.com
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken lists a higher protein minimum (35% vs 32%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
BLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food is more calorie-dense (3762 vs 3560 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

Adjust this comparison BLUE Tastefuls Multi-Protein Adult Cat Food details Born Carnivore Hairball Chicken details

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Label facts come from official sources and can change with reformulations. This page compares recorded facts only — it does not evaluate fit for an individual pet. For diet questions tied to a health condition, ask your veterinarian.