Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly
Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly scores 3/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis (an estimate — some main ingredients could not be identified). Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (moderate — 33% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Sep 2026
How this score is made
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Is Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly wet cat food good?
Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly is a wet cat food rated 3 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Poultry, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 67% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16% |
| Fiber | 3% |
| Ash | 39% |
Moisture (82%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 12% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 82% |
| 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 (67% 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.
- Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
Ingredients Analysis
9 of 11 matched
- 1 Meat Gluten
No match found in database
- 2 Chicken Animal By-product
No match found in database
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3 Poultry Meal
(Detected): Poultry Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed poultry products, a meat concentrate that could contain 400% more protein than fresh form. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
Why Notice?
Often times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
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4 Amino Acid
SupplementDescription
Building blocks of proteins, usually added to improve the protein quality and amino acid profile of pet foods.
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5 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
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6 Vitamins
SupplementDescription
A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
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7 Salmon
Animal ProteinDescription
One of the most nutrient-dense fish, high in protein, packed with omega 3s, B vitamins, and it is a good source of potassium selenium, and antioxidants.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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8 Thickeners
Food AdditiveDescription
Unspecified thickening agents used to improve food texture.
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9 Colour
Food AdditiveDescription
Unnamed colorant added for visual appeal, provides no nutritional value.
Why Notice?
Unnamed colorant with no nutritional benefit — added only for appearance.
Uncertain/Risky
Some artificial colorings are founds to be linked with cancer and other severe illness.
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10 Poultry Oil
FatDescription
Leftover fat during the production of unknown poultry meat meal. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
Why Notice?
Often times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
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11 Taurine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Why Prefer?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry Meal, Colour, Poultry Oil.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Meal, Colour, Poultry Oil have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Named 33%
- Unnamed 67%
Low clarity: only 33% of Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 67% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly 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
Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly wet cat food Review
Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly is a solid mid-tier wet cat food at 3 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 need to know the exact animal source of every protein
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal.
- On a dry-matter basis: 67% protein, 16% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.
- Overall rating: 3 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly good for cats?
Mostly — Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly is a solid mid-tier choice at 3 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, pairing moderate ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. It shows real strengths alongside a few trade-offs, so weigh the ingredient list against your cat’s needs — allergies, life stage and protein preference.
Does Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly grain-free?
Yes — Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly?
The main animal proteins in Purina Felix Salmon in Jelly are Salmon. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your cat is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
