Purina · ONE True Instinct High Protein · Tuna in Sauce
Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance
Furry PI's verdict
Purina True Instinct High Protein earns its grade honestly. After the broth, tuna is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.
What's concerning
- Contains menadione sodium bisulfite complex — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
- Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.
What works
- After the broth, tuna is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
- A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
- As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
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Open the full investigation — freeNutrition from the label (as fed)
| Protein | 11% |
| Fat | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5% |
| Moisture | 80% |
| Ash | 3% |
| 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 True Instinct High Protein grain-free?
- No — the label lists wheat gluten.
- What are the first ingredients in Purina True Instinct High Protein?
- The label opens with tuna broth, tuna and wheat gluten. 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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