Blue Buffalo3 oz
19 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Feline Natural
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Feline Natural has 9 of 9. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Blue Buffalo vs Feline Natural 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 | Feline Natural | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 9 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 0% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 0–0% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 9 of 9 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 38% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 62% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 30 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 79–172 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 9 of 9 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | 390 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 9 of 9 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 5 of 9 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 2 of 9 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy | Meat in juices |
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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 sideFeline Natural3 oz
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Feline Natural is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Beef & Hoki Feast at 0% of calories; Blue Buffalo’s is Chicken Recipe at 0%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (9 of 9 against 7 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. Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Only recipes with a published value can be checked, so start from those and confirm targets with your vet.
For kittens
Blue Buffalo has 1 of 10 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Feline Natural has 9 of 9. 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, Feline Natural 5 of 9. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Feline Natural 2 of 9. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Feline Natural makes meat in juices.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Feline Natural
Is Blue Buffalo or Feline Natural lower in carbs?
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Feline Natural has 9 of 9.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Feline Natural?
Feline Natural. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 42% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Feline Natural has 0 of 9.
Which is more filling per ounce?
About the same: 30 calories per ounce for Blue Buffalo and 30 for Feline Natural.
Do Blue Buffalo and Feline Natural publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Feline Natural?
Carbs are what matter most, and Feline Natural has the lower-carb line with 9 of 9 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken Recipe (0%) from Blue Buffalo or Beef & Hoki Feast (0%) from Feline Natural. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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