Purina · Friskies Extra Gravy Chunky · With Beef in Savory Gravy

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Purina Extra Gravy Chunky doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains artificial flavors. To be fair, a strong share of its calories comes from protein. 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 artificial flavors — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — artificial flavors.
  • Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

  • A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
  • 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%
Fat2.5%
Fiber1%
Moisture82%
Ash3%
Carbs (estimated)*2.5%

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 Purina Extra Gravy Chunky grain-free?
No — the label lists wheat gluten and corn starch-modified.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Extra Gravy Chunky?
The label opens with liver, meat by-products and beef. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists artificial flavors.

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