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Applaws

Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy

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Rating

★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity

Protein Clarity

This measures how clearly the protein sources are identified on the label. "High" means ingredients like "chicken" or "salmon" are listed by name, so you know exactly what your pet is eating. "Low" means vague terms like "meat meal" or "animal by-products" are used, making it harder to know what's really inside.

Why does clarity matter?

According to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), pet food labels must follow specific naming standards. When a product uses a named protein like "chicken" it must contain at least 25% of that ingredient. Vague terms like "meat by-products" have no such minimum and can include lower-quality parts from any animal source — making it impossible to know what your pet is actually eating or to identify allergens.

Moderate
Animal Protein

Animal Protein

This estimates how meat-forward the protein sources are from the ingredient label. Named animal proteins count strongly, plant protein concentrates count strongly against the score, and whole plant ingredients with some protein count more lightly. A "High" score means the recipe appears mainly animal-protein led. A "Low" score means the label shows a stronger reliance on plant protein signals.

This is an ingredient-label heuristic, not an exact lab measurement of protein grams.

Why does animal protein matter?

1. Contains irreplaceable essential nutrients Taurine and Arginine — which cats need to stay healthy — are only found in meat. Plants contain none at all.

2. Plant proteins are poorly utilized by the body Even though plant proteins (like corn gluten meal) may show 92.9–96% apparent digestibility, that does not mean high bioavailability. They lack adequate Lysine (only 1.7% vs. the ideal 6–7%) and contain phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption.

High

Is Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy wet cat food good?

Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy is a wet cat food rated 3.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

LegumesFish

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyEggNutsPoultryRed meatShellfishUnknown Meal

Pros

  • Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Protein 114%
  • Fat 1%
  • Fiber 29%
  • Ash 100%

Moisture (93%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

  • Protein 8%
  • Fiber 2%
  • Moisture 93%
  • Ash 7%

Ash value not listed on label; 7% used as a standard estimate.

As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.

Tips

  • Protein is Super High (114% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.

    Understanding Super High Protein (≥ 50% Dry Matter)

    Species-Specific Range This bucket uses dry-matter label math. Cats use a higher protein threshold than dogs because cats generally have higher protein needs, so a value that is super high for a dog may only be high for a cat.

    Health Context Matters Healthy adult and senior pets still need enough high-quality protein to maintain lean tissue. Pets with chronic kidney disease or other medical conditions may need adjusted nutrient targets, so those cases should be managed with veterinary guidance.

  • Fat is Low (1% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.

    Understanding Low Fat (< 10% Dry Matter)

    Lower Energy Density Lower fat can be useful when a pet needs fewer calories or a veterinarian recommends a lower-fat diet. It is not automatically better for every pet.

    Energy and Essential Fats Still Matter Very active, growing, pregnant, or nursing pets may need more energy. Complete diets still need to provide essential fatty acids, so check the adequacy statement and use veterinary guidance for medical diets.

Ingredients Analysis

4 of 4 matched

  • 1 Fish Broth
    Animal Protein

    Description

    The soup produced by cooking fish bones, parts, or meat. It is high in glycine which claims to detoxify the liver and prevent leaky gut. There is a lack of evidence to show the benefits to pets.

    Why Notice?

    It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.

    Uncertain/Risky

    Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.

  • 2 Tuna Fillet
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Fillet cut of tuna, a lean high-quality protein source.

    Why Prefer?

    A premium lean fish protein.

  • 3 Potato Starch
    Carbs

    Description

    Contains mainly carbs, often used as an alternative filler for grain-free pet foods.

    Why Concerned?

    An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.

  • 4 Guar Gum
    Food Additive

    Description

    Extracted from guar beans, used as a thickener in pet foods.

    Why Concerned?

    A food additive that is likely to be safe but unnecessary.

    Digestion Concern

    Studies show that it may affect protein digestion and amino acid absorption.

Tips

  • Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Broth appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
  • Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Broth.
  • Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Broth have caution notes in the ingredient database.
  • Possible digestion triggers: Guar Gum have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Moderate
Moderate
  • Named 50%
  • Unnamed 50%

Mixed clarity: 50% of Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 50% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Tuna Fillet

Unnamed

Fish Broth

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fish Broth Tuna Fillet

Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy wet cat food Review

Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy is a solid mid-tier wet cat food at 3.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

  • Pets avoiding gluten grains
  • Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

  • You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

  • Named animal proteins make up 50% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
  • Contains common allergens: Legumes, Fish.
  • On a dry-matter basis: 114% protein, 1% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
  • 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
  • Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy contain Egg?

No — based on the ingredient list, Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy contain Legumes?

Yes — based on the ingredient list, Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.

Does Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Applaws Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy?

The top animal proteins are Tuna Fillet — clearly named, so you can verify the source.

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