Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple
Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple scores 4/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 86% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (high — 81% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated May 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple dry cat food good?
Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple is a dry cat food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 40% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18% |
| Est. Carbs | 22% |
| Fiber | 9% |
| Ash | 11% |
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 36% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16% |
| Est. Carbs | 20% |
| Fiber | 8% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Ash | 10% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is High (40% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
- Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
Ingredients Analysis
20 of 20 matched
-
1 Fresh 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.
-
2 Salmon Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
The dehydrated form of salmon, a meat concentrate that could contain up to 400% more protein compared to fresh meat. It is 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.
-
3 Lentils
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 27% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
-
4 Peas
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
-
5 Turkey Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A large bird looks similar to chicken, high in protein, and packed with vitamin B3, B6, B12, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
-
6 Pea Flour
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
Produced by dry milling of dehulled peas, which is a type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
-
7 Protein Powder
Animal ProteinDescription
Unspecified protein in powder form.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
-
8 Pea Fiber
CarbsDescription
Produced by separating the starch of peas from fiber, consists mainly of insoluble fiber, contains around 6 - 12% protein.
Why Concerned?
A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
-
9 Chicken Fat
FatDescription
The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
-
10 Apple Powder
OthersDescription
A dried powder from apples, providing natural fiber, vitamins, and polyphenol antioxidants.
-
11 Flaxseed
FatDescription
One of the richest sources of plant-based omega 3s, well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains around 41% of fat, 57% of the total fatty acids is omega 3s.
-
12 Brewer´s Yeast
(Detected): Brewer's Yeast
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
-
13 Ocean Fish Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed fish. It is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh fish on dry matter basis.
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.
-
14 Egg Powder
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of eggs, it contains almost every nutrient the body needs. It also has the highest biological value (protein absorption) among other animal proteins.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
-
15 Carrot Powder
CarbsDescription
Well known for its alpha and beta-carotene content, also rich in potassium and vitamin B6. Most pet foods use it as a minor ingredient (include 0.1% to 3% of the total composition).
-
16 Pumpkin
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene.
-
17 Blueberry
CarbsDescription
Superfood packed with antioxidants, a good source of vitamin C, K, and manganese.
-
18 Cranberry
CarbsDescription
High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.
-
19 Salmon Oil
FatDescription
The oil extracted from salmon, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
-
20 Dried Chicory Root
CarbsDescription
Contains insulin, which is a prebiotic that promotes friendly bacteria in the gut and supports better digestion.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Protein Powder appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Lentils, Peas, Pea Flour may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Protein Powder, Ocean Fish Meal.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, Peas, Pea Flour, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 81%
- Unnamed 19%
Strong clarity: 81% of Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 19% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 86%
- Plant 14%
- Auxiliary 1%
Meat-forward: 86% of the weighted protein in Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (14% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Auxiliary
Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple dry cat food Review
Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
- Your pet is allergic to eggs
- You're avoiding legumes
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 81% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
- On a dry-matter basis: 40% protein, 18% fat, 22% estimated carbohydrates.
- 86% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple good for cats?
Yes — Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple earns 4 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, combining high ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. The score is computed from the printed ingredient list and guaranteed analysis rather than marketing claims — a confident pick when the label matches your cat’s needs.
Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple 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 Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Egg?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contains Egg. Pets with a known Egg sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.
Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Legumes?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contains Legumes. Pets with a known Legumes sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.
Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple 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 Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple grain-free?
Yes — Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple 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 Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple?
The main animal proteins in Solid Gold Let's Stay In - Salmon, Lentil & Apple are Fresh Salmon, Salmon Meal, Turkey Meal. 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.
Similar Products
View All
Free Range Chicken Recipe
★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.5
Wild Venison Gentle Digestion Recipe
★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3
Mighty Mini Toy & Small Breed Chicken, Chickpea & Pumpkin Recipe
★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3
Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple
★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3.5
Freeze-Dried Salmon & Fresh Chicken & Salmon Kibble
★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.5
Grasslands
★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.5