Shreds · Shreds in broth · 5.5 oz can

Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy

Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy is a shreds in broth wet cat food in a 5.5 oz can with 130 calories. About 16.6% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 50% from protein and 34% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 21 of the 143 other cans we compare.

Tailcan illustration of a 5.5 oz can of Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy, a chicken shreds
Illustration, not the maker’s packaging
Carbs
16.6%
of calories
Protein
50%
of calories
Calories
130
per 5.5 oz can
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Where the calories come from

Protein 50%Fat 34%Carbs 17%of calories
  • Carbohydrate supplies 16.6% of calories, above the 10% line many vets use for diabetic cats.
  • The maker doesn’t publish phosphorus for this recipe, so it can’t be checked for a kidney-friendly diet.
  • Label states it is complete and balanced for adult maintenance.
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How it compares to other wet cat food

Each bar spans every can we compare, from lowest to highest. The line marks the typical can; the dot is this one.

Carbs, % of calories16.6%
0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 21 of 143 other cans.

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

Higher in protein than 86 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce24 kcal
17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 105 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

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Every Friskies can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 6 of 10 from Friskies, lowest carb first.

Friskies recipeCarbsProteinkcal
1. Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in SauceChunks in gravy · 5.5 oz12.9%59%124
2. With Chicken in GravyChunks in gravy · 5.5 oz12.9%59%126
3. Salmon DinnerPâté · 5.5 oz14.9%36%178
4. Turkey & Giblets DinnerPâté · 5.5 oz14.9%36%171
5. Mixed GrillPâté · 5.5 oz15.9%36%179
6. Chicken & Salmon Dinner in GravyShreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%130
7. Shreds With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in SauceShreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%128
8. Turkey & Cheese Dinner in GravyShreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%129
9. With Beef in GravyShreds in broth · 5.5 oz16.6%50%130
10. Ocean Whitefish & Tuna DinnerPâté · 5.5 oz19.4%39%180

More about Friskies wet cat food

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How many cans of Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy a day?

For a spayed or neutered adult eating only this food. Weigh your cat every couple of weeks and adjust by about 10%.

lb

2 cans a day

About 261 calories a day

Kittens, weight loss or mixed feeding
Cat weightCalories a dayCans a day
6 lb (2.7 kg)1781¼
8 lb (3.6 kg)2211¾
10 lb (4.5 kg)2612
12 lb (5.4 kg)2992¼
14 lb (6.4 kg)3362½
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Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

  1. Water
  2. Chicken
  3. Wheat Gluten
  4. Meat By-Products
  5. Liver
  6. Turkey

Animal ingredients

  • chicken
  • meat by-products
  • liver
  • turkey
  • salmon

Contains chicken or poultry. Contains fish or fish oil.

From the label as published on petsmart.com, checked October 26, 2026. Recipes change, so check the can you buy.

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Questions about Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy

Is Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy low in carbs?

Not by the usual measure. About 16.6% of its calories come from carbohydrate, above the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

How many calories are in a can of Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy?

A 5.5 oz can has about 130 calories (836 kcal per kilogram). That is 24 calories per ounce, less than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 2 cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy contain chicken or fish?

Yes, it contains chicken or poultry ingredients. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: chicken, meat by-products, liver, turkey, salmon.

How much phosphorus is in Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy?

The maker doesn’t publish a phosphorus value for this recipe. You can ask the manufacturer for its typical nutrient analysis.

Is Friskies Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy suitable for kittens?

Its label covers adult maintenance, not growth, so it isn’t meant as a kitten’s main food.

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Carbs
18.4%
Protein
61%
Phosphorus
not listed
Protein 61%Fat 20%Carbs 18%
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