Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour
Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour scores 2/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is protein clarity (high — 100% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named); its weakest is animal-protein content (limited — 44% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources).
Rating
Updated Sep 2026
How this score is made
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Is Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour dry cat food good?
Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour is a dry cat food rated 2 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Shellfish.
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.
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 21% |
|---|---|
| Est. Carbs | 71% |
| Fiber | 2% |
| Ash | 6% |
Moisture (6%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 20% |
|---|---|
| Est. Carbs | 67% |
| Fiber | 2% |
| Moisture | 6% |
| Ash | 5% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Low (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For a complete cat food, this deserves a closer look because cats generally have higher protein requirements than dogs.
- Fat is Low (0% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.
Ingredients Analysis
7 of 9 matched
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1 Chicken Fillet
Animal ProteinDescription
Lean chicken breast fillet, a high-quality, low-fat protein source.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality named animal protein with high digestibility.
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2 Vegetable Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Protein extracted from unspecified vegetables, including soy, corn, and wheat. It contains a high level of plant protein, which is often used to boost up the protein content of pet foods.
Why Notice?
Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Digestion Concern
A high level of plant-based protein is not easily digestible and offer much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
Uncertain/Risky
Without specifying the source, by-products and contaminated plant parts could be used to produce unnamed plant products.
- 3 Isolated Soy Protein
No match found in database
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4 Sorbitol
Food AdditiveDescription
A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in pet food.
Why Concerned?
A sugar substitute that may cause digestive issues.
Digestion Concern
May cause diarrhea or gas in large amounts.
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5 Shrimp
Animal ProteinDescription
High in protein and low in fat, a good source of selenium, vitamin B12, and astaxanthin.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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6 Calcium Carbonate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of calcium, it is essential in the formation of bones / teeth and different cellular functions. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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7 Flavouring
Food AdditiveDescription
A flavouring agent used to enhance taste and palatability.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed flavouring - the specific source is not disclosed.
- 8 Colourants
No match found in database
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9 Preservative
Food AdditiveDescription
A food preservative to extend shelf life.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed preservative - the specific compound is not disclosed.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed preservatives may include controversial compounds.
Tips
- Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Vegetable Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Vegetable Protein.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Vegetable Protein, Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible digestion triggers: Vegetable Protein, Sorbitol 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 100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% 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
Animal Protein
Low- Animal 44%
- Plant concentrate 56%
Protein in Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour leans on plant signals: only 44% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 56% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant concentrate
Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour dry cat food Review
Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour scores 2 stars on this analysis, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
- Your cat needs a strongly meat-led recipe
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Vegetable Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Poultry, Shellfish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 21% protein, 0% fat, 71% estimated carbohydrates.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour good for cats?
Based on its label, Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour is hard to recommend — it scores 2 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s analysis, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour 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 Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour 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 Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour 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 Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour 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 Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour grain-free?
Yes — Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour 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 Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour?
The main animal proteins in Catit Nibbly Grills Prawn Flavour are Chicken Fillet, Shrimp. 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.
