Blue Buffalo3 oz
20 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Fancy Feast
The typical Blue Buffalo can gets 7.5% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 12.5% for Fancy Feast. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Fancy Feast has 5 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Blue Buffalo vs Fancy Feast at a glance
Typical values are the middle recipe of each brand. Shares are of calories, so textures compare fairly. Marked cells show the better value where the gap is meaningful.
| Blue Buffalo | Fancy Feast | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 2.5–18.4% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 55% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 30% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 29 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 65–98 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 0 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy | Flaked, Pâté, Chunks in gravy |
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Lowest-carb can from each brand
The recipe with the smallest share of calories from carbohydrate on each side, leaving out toppers meant for supplemental feeding.
Put these two side by sideFancy Feast3 oz
Fish & Shrimp Feast
- Carbs
- 2.5%
- Protein
- 74%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
Low carbHigh proteinNo chicken
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Blue Buffalo | Fancy Feast |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal | Tender Beef & Chicken Feast3.8% carbs · 40% protein · 97 kcal |
| Flaked | Flaked Chicken & Trout in Gravy5.1% carbs · 46% protein · 157 kcal | Fish & Shrimp Feast2.5% carbs · 74% protein · 83 kcal |
| Chunks in gravy | Chicken Entrée in Savory Sauce (Tender Morsels)20.2% carbs · 47% protein · 66 kcal | Beef Feast in Roasted Beef Flavor Gravy15.3% carbs · 55% protein · 65 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Blue Buffalo is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken Recipe at 0% of calories; Fancy Feast’s is Fish & Shrimp Feast at 2.5%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (7 of 10 against 5 of 10), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.
For kidney concerns
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Fancy Feast doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Without published values neither brand can be checked for phosphorus from the label alone; ask the maker for a typical analysis.
For kittens
Blue Buffalo has 1 of 10 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Fancy Feast has 6 of 10. A missing statement doesn’t mean a can is unsuitable, only that we couldn’t verify it.
For allergies and picky eaters
Chicken-free: Blue Buffalo 0 of 10, Fancy Feast 1 of 10. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Fancy Feast 2 of 10. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Fancy Feast makes flaked, pâté, chunks in gravy.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Fancy Feast
Is Blue Buffalo or Fancy Feast lower in carbs?
The typical Blue Buffalo can gets 7.5% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 12.5% for Fancy Feast. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Fancy Feast has 5 of 10.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Fancy Feast?
Blue Buffalo. Its typical can gets 42% of calories from protein, against 55% for Fancy Feast. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Fancy Feast has 6 of 10.
Which is more filling per ounce?
About the same: 30 calories per ounce for Blue Buffalo and 29 for Fancy Feast.
Do Blue Buffalo and Fancy Feast publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Fancy Feast doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Fancy Feast?
Carbs are what matter most, and Blue Buffalo has the lower-carb line with 7 of 10 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken Recipe (0%) from Blue Buffalo or Fish & Shrimp Feast (2.5%) from Fancy Feast. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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