Blue Buffalo3 oz
18 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Purina Pro Plan
Both brands land close on carbs: 7.5% of calories for the typical Blue Buffalo can and 6.9% for Purina Pro Plan. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Purina Pro Plan has 5 of 8. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Blue Buffalo vs Purina Pro Plan 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 | Purina Pro Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 8 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 1.8–19.1% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 5 of 8 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 50% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 43% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 30 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 72–113 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 0 of 8 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 2 of 8 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 0 of 8 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 2 of 8 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy | Pâté, Flaked, 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 sidePurina Pro Plan3 oz
Chicken & Liver Entrée (Classic)
- Carbs
- 1.8%
- Protein
- 44%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
Low carb
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Blue Buffalo | Purina Pro Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal | Chicken & Liver Entrée (Classic)1.8% carbs · 44% protein · 99 kcal |
| Flaked | Flaked Chicken & Trout in Gravy5.1% carbs · 46% protein · 157 kcal | Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entrée5% carbs · 52% protein · 113 kcal |
| Chunks in gravy | Chicken Entrée in Savory Sauce (Tender Morsels)20.2% carbs · 47% protein · 66 kcal | Chicken & Rice Entrée in Gravy15% carbs · 59% protein · 72 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Neither brand has a clear edge on carbs. Pick by recipe: Blue Buffalo’s lowest is Chicken Recipe (0%), Purina Pro Plan’s is Chicken & Liver Entrée (Classic) (1.8%).
For kidney concerns
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Purina Pro Plan 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; Purina Pro Plan has 2 of 8. 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, Purina Pro Plan 0 of 8. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Purina Pro Plan 2 of 8. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Purina Pro Plan makes pâté, flaked, chunks in gravy.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Purina Pro Plan
Is Blue Buffalo or Purina Pro Plan lower in carbs?
Both brands land close on carbs: 7.5% of calories for the typical Blue Buffalo can and 6.9% for Purina Pro Plan. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Purina Pro Plan has 5 of 8.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Purina Pro Plan?
Blue Buffalo. Its typical can gets 42% of calories from protein, against 50% for Purina Pro Plan. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Purina Pro Plan has 4 of 8.
Which is more filling per ounce?
About the same: 30 calories per ounce for Blue Buffalo and 30 for Purina Pro Plan.
Do Blue Buffalo and Purina Pro Plan publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Purina Pro Plan doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Purina Pro Plan?
Carbs are what matter most, and the two brands are close. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken Recipe (0%) from Blue Buffalo or Chicken & Liver Entrée (Classic) (1.8%) from Purina Pro Plan. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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