Legume presence
cautionLegume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.
Matched ingredients: pea starch
IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1
Score 49
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Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult Dry Cat Food
4.9out of 10
Decision snapshot
Built for adult maintenance
A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.
Quick verdict
High-protein adult cat kibble with herring up front, grain-free positioning, and strong declared omega values.
Best for
- Cat
- Adult
- Dry
Not ideal for
- Strict calorie-control plans
- Owners specifically requiring grain-free formulas
- Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets
Key highlights
Primary protein: HerringGrain-inclusive formulaNo probiotics addedLow omega-3 support412 kcal per cup
High-protein adult cat kibble with herring up front, grain-free positioning, and strong declared omega values.
Herring first
412 kcal/cup
47.8% protein DMB
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02Check the label math
Use the nutrition block to inspect protein, fat, fiber, moisture, estimated carbs, and calorie density together.
03Inspect the ingredient story
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04Finish with context
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Quick verdict
High-protein adult cat kibble with herring up front, grain-free positioning, and strong declared omega values.
Ingredient quality scores 48, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 59. The formula is best interpreted as high-protein adult cat kibble with herring up front, grain-free positioning, and strong declared omega values.
Product score card
High-protein adult cat kibble with herring up front, grain-free positioning, and strong declared omega values.
Ingredient quality
48
Nutrition balance
0
Digestibility
59
Safety
59
Overall
49
Nutrition breakdown
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein min | 44 | % |
| Fat min | 20 | % |
| Fiber max | 1.8 | % |
| Moisture max | 8 | % |
| Ash | 8.5 | % |
| Estimated carbs (as fed) | 17.7 | % |
| Estimated carbs (dry matter) | 19.2 | % |
| Protein dry matter | 47.8 | % |
| Fat dry matter | 21.7 | % |
| Calories | 4204 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 412 | kcal/cup |
| kcal per 100g | 420 | kcal |
Calorie density analysis
Calories per cup
412
Protein per 1000 kcal
0
Fat per 1000 kcal
0
Estimated glycemic load
0
This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.
Ingredient breakdown by role
Protein sources
Herring, hydrolyzed fish
Carbohydrate sources
pea starch, sweet potatoes
Fat sources
herring oil
Functional additives
dehydrated herring, herring oil, dried whole eggs, dried sweet orange, and added taurine
Ingredient interpretation
Positive ingredient signals: Named animal protein.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Herring, hydrolyzed fish.
Watch-outs on this label: Legume presence, Legume presence signal.
Ingredient quality
48
Digestibility
59
Safety
59
Ingredient deck
Herring, dehydrated herring, hydrolyzed fish, pea starch, sweet potatoes, herring oil, dried whole eggs, dried sweet orange, and added taurine.
Ingredient signals visualization
Legume presence signal
cautionLegumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.
Matched ingredients: pea starch
IQ -4Digestibility -2Safety 0
Named animal protein
positiveThe ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Matched ingredients: Herring
IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2
Functional nutrients
Omega-3
1.4%
Omega-6
3.1%
Taurine
0.4%
Calcium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
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
High-protein adult cat kibble with herring up front, grain-free positioning, and strong declared omega values.
Ingredients connected to this formula
Methodology note
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.
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