Nature's Protection
Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats
Rating
Is Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats dry cat food good?
Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats 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, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
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
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 35%
- Fat 16%
- Est. Carbs 40%
- Fiber 1%
- Ash 7%
Moisture (6%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 33%
- Fat 15%
- Est. Carbs 38%
- Fiber 1%
- Moisture 6%
- Ash 7%
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Medium (35% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
- Fat is High (16% 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
29 of 29 matched
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1 Herring
Animal ProteinDescription
A small silvery fish with low content of mercury. It is high in protein, vitamin D, selenium, and omega 3s.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Dried Potato Pulp
CarbsDescription
The dried fibrous residue from potato processing, used as a fiber source.
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3 Pea Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Extracted protein from pea in a dry process. It contains 45 - 55% protein, which will significantly boost up the overall protein content of pet foods.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Digestion Concern
The process will concentrate the level of oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that is indigestible by dogs / cats. It offers much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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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.
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5 Poultry Fat
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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6 Potato Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
A protein concentrate extracted from potatoes, contains about 75% protein, often added to boost up the protein content of pet foods with less meat.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Digestion Concern
It offers much less biological value (less digested and absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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7 Sugar Beet Pulp
CarbsDescription
The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
Why Concerned?
Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
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8 Linseed
FatDescription
Also known as flaxseed, 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.
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9 Clinoptilolite
Food AdditiveDescription
A natural zeolite mineral used as a toxin binder and digestive aid.
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10 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.
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11 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.
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12 Dried Eggs
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.
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13 Mannan-oligosaccharides
PrebioticsDescription
Known as MOS, a sugar extracted from yeast, added as a prebiotic. It is well known for its ability to bind pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, preventing them from growing in the intestine.
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14 Cranberry Extract
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.
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15 Mojave Yucca
CarbsDescription
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
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16 Green Tea
OthersDescription
One of the most healthy tea in the world. It contains catechins, which are natural antioxidants that help prevent radical damages to the body and offer many health benefits.
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17 Marigold Meal
CarbsDescription
Known as calendula, a flowering plant often used to make tea or herbal medicine. It is packed with antioxidants, and research shows that it reduces oxidative stress from the consumption of MSG (flavor enhancer found in many pet foods).
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18 Vitamin A
SupplementDescription
Supplement of vitamin A, it is essential for healthy skin, normal vision, and immune function.
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19 Vitamin D3
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin D3 (animal-derived), which is essential for calcium homeostasis - to maintain a constant concentration of calcium. A deficiency will result in osteopenia (lower bone mass).
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20 Vitamin E
SupplementDescription
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.
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21 Copper(II) Sulphate Monohydrate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic copper supplement used to meet trace mineral requirements.
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22 Calcium Iodate
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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23 Manganese(II) Sulphate Pentahydrate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic manganese supplement providing essential trace mineral for bone and metabolic health.
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24 Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of zinc, which is vital in skin function and wound healing, cell replication, the structure and function of biological membranes. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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25 Sodium Selenite
Food AdditiveDescription
An inorganic selenium supplement. It remains controversial as the long term effect of consuming it is not known, and there is a much safer organic alternative available.
Why Concerned?
A food additive that is likely to be safe but unnecessary.
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26 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).
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27 Dl-methionine
SupplementDescription
Added to balance the amino acids profile of pet foods with limited amounts of meat protein. Meat / fish naturally contains methionine, which does not require extra supplements. It is sometimes used to help support urine acidification.
Why Concerned?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein). However, it could imply the lack of meat protein - usually in lower quality pet foods.
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28 Rosemary Extract
CarbsDescription
A common herb used for cooking, it is rich in antioxidants to fight off radical damages in the body.
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29 Tocopherol Extracts
Food AdditiveDescription
Natural vitamin E extracts used as antioxidant preservatives.
Why Prefer?
Natural tocopherols are a preferred antioxidant preservative over artificial alternatives.
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: Pea Protein, Peas, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein, Poultry Fat, Potato Protein.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Fat have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible digestion triggers: Pea Protein, Peas, Potato Protein 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 Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats'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 27%
- Plant 8%
- Plant concentrate 63%
- Auxiliary 1%
Protein in Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats leans on plant signals: only 27% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 63% and whole plant proteins 8%. 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
Plant concentrate
Auxiliary
Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats dry cat food Review
Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats 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
- Your pet is allergic to eggs
- You're avoiding legumes
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
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: Pea Protein, Potato Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 35% protein, 16% fat, 40% estimated carbohydrates.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats good for cats?
This recipe scored 2 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats contain Egg?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats contains Egg, so pets sensitive to Egg should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats contain Legumes?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats grain-free?
Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.
What are the main protein sources in Nature's Protection Superior Care White Cats with Herring for Adult Cats?
The top animal proteins are Herring, Dried Eggs — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
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