10 cans compared

Friskies wet cat food: carbs, protein and calories in every can

We compare 10 Friskies canned recipes. Carbs range from 12.9% to 19.4% of calories, protein from 36% to 59%, and a can has between 124 and 180 calories. None come in under the 10% low-carb line.

Tailcan illustrations of 5 Friskies cans, coloured by main protein
Carbs, % of calories
12.9% to 19.4%
Protein, % of calories
36% to 59%
Calories per can
124–180
Low-carb recipes
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Lowest-carb Friskies cans

The three Friskies recipes with the smallest share of calories from carbohydrate.

Friskies5.5 oz
Tailcan illustration of a 5.5 oz can of Friskies With Chicken in Gravy, a chicken chunks

With Chicken in Gravy

Chunks in gravy · 126 kcal per can

Carbs
12.9%
Protein
59%
Phosphorus
not listed
Protein 59%Fat 28%Carbs 13%
High proteinNo fish
Friskies5.5 oz
Tailcan illustration of a 5.5 oz can of Friskies Salmon Dinner, a salmon pâté

Salmon Dinner

Pâté · 178 kcal per can

Carbs
14.9%
Protein
36%
Phosphorus
not listed
Protein 36%Fat 49%Carbs 15%
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All Friskies wet cat food, compared

Select a column heading to sort. Carbs, protein and fat are shares of calories.

Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in SaucePrime Filets · Chunks in gravy · 5.5 oz12.9%59%28%124—
With Chicken in GravyPrime Filets · Chunks in gravy · 5.5 oz12.9%59%28%126—
Salmon DinnerPâté · 5.5 oz14.9%36%49%178—
Turkey & Giblets DinnerPâté · 5.5 oz14.9%36%49%171—
Mixed GrillPâté · 5.5 oz15.9%36%48%179—
Chicken & Salmon Dinner in GravyShreds · Shreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%34%130—
Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in SauceShreds · Shreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%34%128—
Turkey & Cheese Dinner in GravyShreds · Shreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%34%129—
With Beef in GravyShreds · Shreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%34%130—
Ocean Whitefish & Tuna DinnerPâté · 5.5 oz19.4%39%42%180—
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How Friskies compares with other brands

The typical Friskies can against all 144 cans we compare. The dot is Friskies’ middle recipe.

Carbs, % of calories16.3%
0%median 8.4%35%

The typical Friskies can is higher in carbs than the typical can overall.

Protein, % of calories50%
30%median 45%77%

The typical Friskies can is higher in protein than the typical can overall.

Calories per ounce24 kcal
17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Friskies cans are less calorie-dense than the typical can overall.

Recall history

2 Friskies recall notices since 2010

Most recent: December 26, 2025, salmonella. Notices cover specific lots, not every can.

Friskies recall history
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Questions about Friskies wet cat food

Which Friskies wet cat food is lowest in carbs?

Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce (12.9%), With Chicken in Gravy (12.9%), Salmon Dinner (14.9%). Percentages are the share of calories from carbohydrate.

Is Friskies wet food good for diabetic cats?

None of the 10 Friskies cans we compare get under 10% of their calories from carbohydrate, the line often used for diabetic cats. Ask your vet before using them for a diabetic cat.

How many calories are in a can of Friskies?

Between 124 and 180 calories per can across the recipes we compare, depending on the recipe and can size. The typical Friskies can has 24 calories per ounce.

Does Friskies publish phosphorus?

Not on the pages we checked for the 10 recipes we compare. You can ask Friskies for a typical nutrient analysis.

Which Friskies cans have no chicken?

All 10 Friskies cans we compare contain chicken or poultry somewhere in the ingredient list.

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Friskies compared with other brands

Typical carbs for Friskies against each other brand we cover, with a full side-by-side page for each.

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Other wet cat food brands