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Open Farm

Open Farm Homestead Turkey and Chicken Grain-Free Cat Kibble

Use this page when you are deciding whether this cat food deserves a closer look, a side-by-side comparison, or a deeper ingredient check. It is meant to move you from product curiosity into a clearer decision.

5.4out of 10

Decision snapshot

Built for adult maintenance

A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.

Quick verdict

Best for

  • Cat
  • All Life Stages
  • Dry

Not ideal for

  • Strict calorie-control plans
  • Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets

Key highlights

Primary protein: TurkeyGrain-free formulaNo probiotics addedHigh omega-3 support470 kcal per cup

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Quick verdict

Ingredient quality scores 50, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 60. The formula is best interpreted as

Product score card

Ingredient quality

50

Nutrition balance

0

Digestibility

73

Safety

60

Overall

54

Nutrition breakdown

MetricValueBasis
Protein min37%
Fat min18%
Fiber max3%
Moisture max10%
Ash0%
Estimated carbs (as fed)0%
Estimated carbs (dry matter)0%
Protein dry matter37%
Fat dry matter18%
Calories3840kcal/kg
Calories per cup470kcal/cup
kcal per 100g0kcal

Calorie density analysis

Calories per cup

470

Protein per 1000 kcal

96.4

Fat per 1000 kcal

46.9

Estimated glycemic load

Not estimated

This is a more calorie-dense formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.

Ingredient breakdown by role

Protein sources

G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate

Fat sources

Coconut Oil

Fiber sources

Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root

Functional additives

Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Green Lentils, Natural Flavor (fish), Cranberries, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Taurine, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract

Ingredient interpretation

Positive ingredient signals: Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.

The label is anchored by these protein contributors: G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate.

Digestive-support ingredients are present through Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root.

Watch-outs on this label: Legume presence, Legume presence signal.

Support boundary

Ingredient signals now carry conservative claim mapping so analyzer, product, and need surfaces can distinguish source-backed interpretation from internal scoring policy.

Signal presence and score effects are separate. Support mapping describes interpretation framing, not the validity of the score impact.

Partially supported: 2. Internal methodology: 1. Unresolved: 0.

Ingredient quality

50

Digestibility

73

Safety

60

Ingredient deck

G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Coconut Oil, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Green Lentils, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (fish), Cranberries, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.

Ingredient signals visualization

Legume presence

caution

Legume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.

Internal methodologyRefs 1
low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules
Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Green Lentils

IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1

Legume presence signal

caution

Legumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.

Internal methodologyRefs 1
low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules
Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Green Lentils

IQ -4Digestibility -2Safety 0

Named animal protein

positive

The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.

Partially supportedRefs 3
moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.

This is a transparency interpretation, not proof of superior health outcomes.

Matched ingredients: G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey

IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2

Targeted fiber support

positive

Targeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.

Partially supportedRefs 2
low

Partially supported because digestive-support framing is literature-informed, but real-world tolerance remains context-dependent.

Gut diet review [ext]Ingredient rules

Matched ingredients: Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root

IQ +2Digestibility +5Safety +1

Functional nutrients

Omega-3

1.3%

Omega-6

4%

Taurine

0.2%

Calcium

1%

Phosphorus

0.8%

Magnesium

0%

No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.

Suitability and fit

Sensitive stomach

0

Weight management

0

Puppy fit

0

Senior fit

0

Allergy support

0

Ingredients connected to this formula

Methodology note

Open Farm Homestead Turkey and Chicken Recipe cat food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.

Strong fit for shoppers who prioritize source transparency and ingredient storytelling.

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