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Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth

Friskies

Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth

CatWet

Rating

★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 / 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.

High
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 Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth wet cat food good?

Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth is a wet cat food rated 5 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, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

LegumesPoultryFish

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyEggNutsRed meatShellfishUnknown Meal

Pros

  • Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Protein 113%
  • Fat 1%
  • Fiber 13%
  • Ash 88%

Moisture (92%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

  • Protein 9%
  • Fiber 1%
  • Moisture 92%
  • 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 (113% 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

10 of 10 matched

  • 1 Tuna Broth
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Broth made from cooking tuna, providing protein and flavour.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 2 Tuna
    Animal Protein

    Description

    A saltwater fish high in protein, omega 3 fats, and B vitamins. Most tuna contains a high level of mercury, which is linked to many health issues.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 3 Chicken
    Animal Protein

    Description

    The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 4 Tapioca Starch
    Carbs

    Description

    An alternative high carbs filler as a source of vitamin Bs, iron, manganese, and calcium.

  • 5 Powdered Cellulose
    Carbs

    Description

    The substance provides strength and rigidity to plants, which are mostly made of insoluble fiber. It is commonly added to pet foods to reduce the calorie content for the "weight management" type.

    Why Notice?

    Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.

    Digestion Concern

    Dogs and cats lack the enzymes capable of digesting cellulose. A high level of fiber could interfere with the digestion of protein and other minerals.

    Uncertain/Risky

    Could be made up of cheap and unwanted fiber by-products. However, from our research, most cellulose used in pet food is made up of pine trees.

  • 6 Xanthan Gum
    Food Additive

    Description

    A polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer in pet foods.

    Why Concerned?

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

  • 7 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.

  • 8 Taurine
    Supplement

    Description

    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).

  • 9 Vitamin E Supplement
    Supplement

    Description

    Supplement for vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that protects oxidative damages on cellular membranes by free radicals. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anorexia, depression, and dermatitis.

  • 10 Thiamine Mononitrate
    Supplement

    Description

    An organic form of thiamine, has 5 - 15% more absorption rate than the inorganic form. It is important for energy production and glucose metabolism.

Tips

  • Named animal proteins near the top: Tuna Broth, Tuna are listed early in the ingredient panel.
  • Higher-priority ingredients to review: Powdered Cellulose.
  • Higher-caution ingredients: Powdered Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
  • Possible digestion triggers: Powdered Cellulose, 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

High
High
  • Named 100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth'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

Tuna Broth Tuna Chicken

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth 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

Tuna Broth Tuna Chicken

Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth wet cat food Review

Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth is a strong choice — rated 5 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

  • You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

  • Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
  • Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
  • On a dry-matter basis: 113% 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth contain Egg?

No — based on the ingredient list, Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth contain Legumes?

Yes — based on the ingredient list, Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.

Does Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Friskies Lil' Soups Senior With Skipjack Tuna in a Velvety Tuna Broth?

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

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