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Natural Balance · Original Ultra Pate · Chicken & Liver Recipe

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation gives Natural Balance Pate a solid report. Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains dried plain beet pulp. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

  • Contains dried plain beet pulp, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
  • Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein9%
Fat6%
Fiber1.5%
Moisture78%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*3%

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 Pate grain-free?
No — the label lists brown rice.
What are the first ingredients in Natural Balance Pate?
The label opens with chicken, chicken broth and chicken liver. 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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