10 cans compared

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

We compare 10 Royal Canin canned recipes. Carbs range from 8.8% to 24.1% of calories, protein from 44% to 64%, and a can has between 55 and 78 calories. 2 of them come in under the 10% low-carb line.

Tailcan illustrations of 5 Royal Canin cans, coloured by main protein
Carbs, % of calories
8.8% to 24.1%
Protein, % of calories
44% to 64%
Calories per can
55–78
Low-carb recipes
2 of 10
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Lowest-carb Royal Canin cans

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

Royal Canin3 oz
Tailcan illustration of a 3 oz can of Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce, a pork pâté

Kitten Loaf in Sauce

Pâté · 78 kcal per can

Carbs
8.8%
Protein
53%
Phosphorus
not listed
Protein 53%Fat 38%Carbs 9%
Low carbHigh protein
Royal Canin3 oz
Tailcan illustration of a 3 oz can of Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce, a pork pâté

Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce

Pâté · 68 kcal per can

Carbs
9.8%
Protein
64%
Phosphorus
not listed
Protein 64%Fat 27%Carbs 10%
Low carbHigh protein
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All Royal Canin wet cat food, compared

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

Kitten Loaf in SauceFeline Health Nutrition Kitten · Pâté · 3 oz8.8%53%38%78—
Adult Instinctive Loaf in SauceFeline Health Nutrition Adult Instinctive · Pâté · 3 oz9.8%64%27%68—
Adult Instinctive Thin Slices in GravyFeline Health Nutrition Adult Instinctive · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz10.6%62%27%66—
Spayed/Neutered Thin Slices in GravyFeline Health Nutrition Spayed/Neutered · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz13.4%57%29%59—
Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in GravyFeline Health Nutrition Instinctive 7+ · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz14.2%59%27%64—
Kitten Thin Slices in GravyFeline Health Nutrition Kitten · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz14.9%54%31%76—
Morsels in GravyFeline Health Nutrition Indoor Adult · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz16.2%50%33%65—
Urinary Care Thin Slices in GravyFeline Care Nutrition Urinary Care · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz18.6%53%28%61—
Hairball Care Thin Slices in GravyFeline Care Nutrition Hairball Care · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz19.6%44%37%55—
Digestive Care Loaf in SauceFeline Care Nutrition Digestive Care · Pâté · 3 oz24.1%47%28%69—
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How Royal Canin compares with other brands

The typical Royal Canin can against all 144 cans we compare. The dot is Royal Canin’s middle recipe.

Carbs, % of calories14.6%
0%median 8.4%35%

The typical Royal Canin can is higher in carbs than the typical can overall.

Protein, % of calories53%
30%median 45%77%

The typical Royal Canin can is higher in protein than the typical can overall.

Calories per ounce22 kcal
17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

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

Recall history

No Royal Canin cat food recalls found since 2010

Based on FDA notices we could find, last checked October 26, 2026.

Royal Canin recall history
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Questions about Royal Canin wet cat food

Which Royal Canin wet cat food is lowest in carbs?

Kitten Loaf in Sauce (8.8%), Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce (9.8%), Adult Instinctive Thin Slices in Gravy (10.6%). Percentages are the share of calories from carbohydrate.

Is Royal Canin wet food good for diabetic cats?

2 of the 10 Royal Canin cans we compare get less than 10% of their calories from carbohydrate, the line often used for diabetic cats. Choose from those, and change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.

How many calories are in a can of Royal Canin?

Between 55 and 78 calories per can across the recipes we compare, depending on the recipe and can size. The typical Royal Canin can has 22 calories per ounce.

Does Royal Canin publish phosphorus?

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

Which Royal Canin cans have no chicken?

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

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Royal Canin compared with other brands

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

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Other wet cat food brands