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Solid Gold

Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple

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Rating

★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3.5 / 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.

References

AAFCO Ingredient Standards
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.

References

PMC: Cats and Carbohydrates: The Carnivore Fantasy? Deng & Swanson (2020): Cats Have Increased Protein Digestibility as Compared to Dogs
Moderate

Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple dry cat food good?

Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple is a dry cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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:

EggLegumesPoultryFishUnknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyNutsRed meatShellfish

Pros

  • Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
  • Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Protein 40%
  • Fat 18%
  • Est. Carbs 26%
  • Fiber 9%
  • Ash 8%

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 23%
  • Fiber 8%
  • Moisture 10%
  • 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 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.

    Understanding High Protein (40% - 50% Dry Matter)

    Protein-Forward Profile This bucket suggests the food is protein-forward for the selected species. The cat threshold is intentionally higher than the dog threshold because cats generally need more protein than dogs.

    Check Species and Life Stage Growing, pregnant, nursing, senior, or medically managed pets can have different targets. The adequacy statement and your vet's advice matter more than this bucket alone.

    References

    FDA: Complete and Balanced Pet Food Merck Veterinary Manual: Nutritional Requirements of Small Animals
  • 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.

    Understanding High Fat (16% – 22% Dry Matter)

    Higher Calorie Density This range can support pets with higher energy needs, but it can also make overfeeding easier. Portion size, total calories, and body condition matter.

    Pancreatitis and Digestive History For dogs with pancreatitis history, fat level is often reviewed carefully. For cats, fat is only one part of the decision. Use this as a flag for vet-guided review, not as an automatic rejection.

    References

    Merck Veterinary Manual: Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats Nutritional management of pancreatitis and concurrent disease in dogs and cats

Ingredients Analysis

20 of 20 matched

  • 1 Fresh Salmon
    Animal Protein

    Description

    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 Protein

    Description

    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 Protein

    Description

    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 Protein

    Description

    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 Chicken Meal
    Animal Protein

    Description

    A dehydrated form of chicken, it is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh chicken on dry matter basis.

    Why Prefer?

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

  • 6 Pea Flour
    Carbs Plant Protein

    Description

    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 Pea Protein
    Plant Protein Concentrate

    Description

    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.

  • 8 Pea Fiber
    Carbs

    Description

    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
    Fat

    Description

    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
    Others

    Description

    A dried powder from apples, providing natural fiber, vitamins, and polyphenol antioxidants.

  • 11 Flaxseed
    Fat

    Description

    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 Concentrate

    Description

    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 Protein

    Description

    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 Protein

    Description

    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
    Carbs

    Description

    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
    Carbs

    Description

    An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene.

  • 17 Blueberry
    Carbs

    Description

    Superfood packed with antioxidants, a good source of vitamin C, K, and manganese.

  • 18 Cranberry
    Carbs

    Description

    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
    Fat

    Description

    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
    Carbs

    Description

    Contains insulin, which is a prebiotic that promotes friendly bacteria in the gut and supports better digestion.

Tips

  • Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Salmon, Salmon Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
  • 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: Pea Protein, Ocean Fish Meal.
  • Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.
  • Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, Peas, Pea Flour, and 2 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
High
  • Named 93%
  • Unnamed 7%

Strong clarity: 93% of Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 7% 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

Fresh Salmon Salmon Meal Chicken Meal Egg Powder

Unnamed

Ocean Fish Meal

Animal Protein

Moderate
Moderate
  • Animal 74%
  • Plant 13%
  • Plant concentrate 13%
  • Auxiliary 1%

Mixed protein sources in Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple: 74% animal, 13% whole plants, and 13% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fresh Salmon Salmon Meal Chicken Meal Ocean Fish Meal Egg Powder

Plant

Lentils Peas Pea Flour

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Brewer´s Yeast

Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple dry cat food Review

Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

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 need to know the exact animal source of every protein

Key takeaways

  • Named animal proteins make up 93% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
  • Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
  • Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
  • On a dry-matter basis: 40% protein, 18% fat, 26% estimated carbohydrates.
  • 74% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Egg?

Yes — based on the ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple contains Egg, so pets sensitive to Egg should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Legumes?

Yes — based on the ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.

Does Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Solid Gold Let's Stay In Everyday Nutrition With Salmon, Lentil & Apple?

The top animal proteins are Fresh Salmon, Salmon Meal, Chicken Meal — clearly named, so you can verify the source.

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