MedalSeries · Pâté · 5.5 oz can

Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe

Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe is a pâté wet cat food in a 5.5 oz can with 190 calories. About 8.5% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 41% from protein and 50% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 71 of the 143 other cans we compare, and under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

Low carb OK for kittens No chicken

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Carbs: 8.5%
Protein: 41%
Calories: 190

Where the calories come from

Protein 41%Fat 50%Carbs 8%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies 8.5% of calories, under 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 all life stages.

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 calories8.5%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 71 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories41%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 52 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce35 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 21 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Every Nulo can, ranked by carbs

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

Nulo recipe	Carbs	Protein	kcal
1. Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp RecipePâté · 2.8 oz	2.3%	54%	89
2. Paté Trout & Salmon RecipePâté · 5.5 oz	2.6%	38%	179
3. Paté Beef & Lamb RecipePâté · 5.5 oz	4.5%	39%	197
4. Paté Turkey & Chicken RecipePâté · 5.5 oz	4.5%	39%	185
5. Shredded Chicken & Duck Recipe in GravyShreds in broth · 3 oz	5.1%	51%	76
6. Shredded Turkey & Halibut Recipe in GravyShreds in broth · 3 oz	5.1%	51%	78
7. Paté Chicken & Chicken Liver RecipePâté · 2.8 oz	6%	36%	112
8. Paté Chicken & Salmon RecipePâté · 2.8 oz	6%	36%	109
9. Paté Duck & Tuna RecipePâté · 5.5 oz	6.4%	40%	192
10. Paté Salmon & Mackerel RecipePâté · 5.5 oz	8.5%	41%	190

More about Nulo wet cat food

How many cans of Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe a day?

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

Your cat’s weightlb

1¼ cans a day

About 261 calories a day

Kittens, weight loss or mixed feeding

Cat weight	Calories a day	Cans a day
6 lb (2.7 kg)	178	1
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	1¼
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	1¼
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	1½
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	1¾

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Salmon
Turkey
Turkey Liver
Salmon Broth
Cod
Mackerel

Animal ingredients

salmon
turkey
cod
mackerel

No chicken or poultry. Contains fish or fish oil.

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

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Questions about Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe

Is Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe low in carbs?

Yes. About 8.5% of its calories come from carbohydrate, under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats. It is lower in carbs than 71 of the 143 other cans we compare.

How many calories are in a can of Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe?

A 5.5 oz can has about 190 calories (1,217 kcal per kilogram). That is 35 calories per ounce, more than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 1¼ cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe contain chicken or fish?

It contains no chicken or poultry. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: salmon, turkey, cod, mackerel.

How much phosphorus is in Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe?

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

Is Nulo Paté Salmon & Mackerel Recipe suitable for kittens?

Its label says it meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, so it can be fed to kittens.