Natural Balance · Ultra Protein Grain Free · Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe

Furry PI's verdict

Natural Balance Grain Free doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains dried plain beet pulp. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

• Contains dried plain beet pulp, a lower-quality ingredient.
• A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.

What works

• Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
• No grains on the label.
• Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as chicken and chicken hearts.

Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Natural Balance Grain Free grain-free?

Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.

What are the first ingredients in Natural Balance Grain Free?

The label opens with chicken, chicken meal and turkey meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.

Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?

None appear on the ingredient list.

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