Nulo · FreeStyle Pate · Chicken & Salmon Recipe
Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance
Furry PI's verdict
The label tells a weaker story than the front of the pack suggests for Nulo FreeStyle Pate. It contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. 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 menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
- 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.
The grade is only the cover of the case file. The free app shows the full 100-point breakdown, every flagged ingredient, and better-graded alternatives for your cat.
Open the full investigation — freeNutrition from the label (as fed)
| Protein | 9% |
| Fat | 6% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 80% |
| Ash* | 2.5% |
| Carbs (estimated)* | 1.5% |
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 Nulo FreeStyle Pate grain-free?
- Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
- What are the first ingredients in Nulo FreeStyle Pate?
- The label opens with chicken, chicken broth and chickpeas. 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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