Grill · Chunks in gravy · 2.8 oz can

Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines

Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines is a chunks in gravy wet cat food in a 2.8 oz can with 59 calories. Less than 1% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 69% from protein and 31% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 118 of the 143 other cans we compare, and under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

Low carb High protein OK for kittens No chicken

Illustration, not the maker’s packaging

Carbs: 0%
Protein: 69%
Calories: 59

Where the calories come from

Protein 69%Fat 31%Carbs 0%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies less than 1% 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 calories0%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 118 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories69%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 135 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce21 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 131 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Every Tiki Cat can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 4 of 10 from Tiki Cat, lowest carb first.

Tiki Cat recipe	Carbs	Protein	kcal
1. Chicken Recipe in BrothShreds in broth · 2.8 oz	0%	69%	66
2. Hanalei Luau Wild SalmonFlaked · 2.8 oz	0%	64%	71
3. Hookena Luau Ahi Tuna & ChickenShreds in broth · 2.8 oz	0%	77%	72
4. Makaha Grill Mackerel & SardinesChunks in gravy · 2.8 oz	0%	69%	59
5. Pate+ Chicken Recipe in Chicken BrothPâté · 2.8 oz	0%	69%	72
6. Puka Puka Luau Succulent ChickenShreds in broth · 2.8 oz	0%	72%	63
7. Succulent Chicken PatePâté · 2.8 oz	0%	64%	77
8. Tahitian Grill Sardine Cutlets in Sardine ConsommeChunks in gravy · 2.8 oz	0%	73%	60
9. Koolina Luau Chicken & EggShreds in broth · 2.8 oz	2.2%	66%	69
10. Hawaiian Grill Ahi TunaFlaked · 2.8 oz	4.6%	73%	70

More about Tiki Cat wet cat food

How many cans of Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines 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

4½ 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	3
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	3¾
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	4½
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	5
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	5¾

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Mackerel
sardine
calamari broth
calamari
sunflower seed oil
locust bean gum

Animal ingredients

mackerel
sardine
calamari

No chicken or poultry. Contains fish or fish oil.

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

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Questions about Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines

Is Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines low in carbs?

Yes. Less than 1% of its calories come from carbohydrate, under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats. It is lower in carbs than 118 of the 143 other cans we compare.

How many calories are in a can of Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines?

A 2.8 oz can has about 59 calories (743 kcal per kilogram). That is 21 calories per ounce, less than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 4½ cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines contain chicken or fish?

It contains no chicken or poultry. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: mackerel, sardine, calamari.

How much phosphorus is in Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines?

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

Is Tiki Cat Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines suitable for kittens?

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