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BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe
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BLUE Basics™ Dry Cat Food Grain-Free Duck & Potato Recipe

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Nutrition profile

Recorded nutrition values from the product label.

Nutrition radar showing listed protein, fat, fiber, estimated carbohydrates, calories, and moistureProtein: 30% min; Fat: 14% min; Fiber: 6% max; Carbs: Not listed; Calories: 402 kcal/cup; Moisture: 9% maxProteinFatFiberCarbsCaloriesMoisture
Protein
30% min
Fat
14% min
Fiber
6% max
Carbs
Not listed
Calories
402 kcal/cup
Moisture
9% max

Not listed means the label value is unavailable; it is not treated as zero.

70out of 100

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Label quality, transparency, and formulation signals

Medium data confidence

This is a label-based heuristic, not a health, safety, or universal fit rating.

Methodology v1.3
Why this score
  • Named protein source recorded: Deboned Duck.
  • Ingredient list is recorded with 62 listed ingredients.

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Nutrition at a glance

Protein
30 % min
Fat
14 % min
Fiber
6 % max
Moisture
9 % max
Calories
402 kcal/cup

Ingredient highlights

1Deboned Duck
2Duck Meal
3Pea Protein
4Peas

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Guaranteed analysis

Protein, fat, fiber, moisture, and calorie values stay exactly as listed on the source label.

MetricValueBasis
Protein30% min
Fat14% min
Fiber6% max
Moisture9% max
Calories3594kcal/kg
Calories per cup402kcal/cup

Ingredients

Shown in the same order as the product label, without scoring or interpretation.

Full label list

Deboned Duck (unresolved mapping), Duck Meal (unresolved mapping), Pea Protein (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Tapioca Starch (unresolved mapping), Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Canola Oil (unresolved mapping), Pea Fiber (unresolved mapping), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), Pea Starch (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Calcium Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Pumpkin (unresolved mapping), Dried Chicory Root (unresolved mapping), Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (unresolved mapping), Calcium Carbonate (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Calcium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Vitamin E Supplement (unresolved mapping), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (unresolved mapping), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) (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), Cranberries (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-Lysine (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 B12 Supplement (unresolved mapping), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (unresolved mapping), Dried Yeast (unresolved mapping), Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product (unresolved mapping), Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product (unresolved mapping), Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract (unresolved mapping), Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract (unresolved mapping), Calcium Iodate (unresolved mapping), Sodium Selenite (unresolved mapping), Oil of Rosemary (unresolved mapping)

First ingredients listed

  1. 1Deboned Duck
  2. 2Duck Meal
  3. 3Pea Protein
  4. 4Peas
  5. 5Tapioca Starch
  6. 6Potatoes

Adequacy and brand notes

formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Context for comparing mainstream dry and wet recipes on label facts.

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Source status
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Verified date
Not verified yet
Nutrition basis
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