24 cans compared

Blue Buffalo vs Rawz

The typical Blue Buffalo can gets 7.5% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Rawz has 11 of 14. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Blue Buffalo

Rawz

Blue Buffalo vs Rawz 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	Rawz
Cans we compare	10	14
Typical carbs, % of calories	7.5%	9.3%
Carb range	0–25.5%	1.7–14.3%
Recipes under 10% carbs	7 of 10	11 of 14
Typical protein, % of calories	42%	45%
Typical fat, % of calories	53%	49%
Calories per ounce	30	26
Calories per can	57–157	110–188
Recipes with published phosphorus	0 of 10	14 of 14
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	—	252 mg
Confirmed for kittens	1 of 10	7 of 14
Chicken-free recipes	0 of 10	8 of 14
Fish-free recipes	2 of 10	6 of 14
Textures	Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy	Pâté, Shreds in broth

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 side

Blue Buffalo3 oz

Chicken Recipe

Pâté · 119 kcal per can

Carbs: 0%
Protein: 34%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 34%Fat 66%Carbs 0%

Low carbNo fish

Rawz5.5 oz

Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté

Pâté · 188 kcal per can

Carbs: 1.7%
Protein: 33%
Phosphorus: 248mg

Protein 33%Fat 65%Carbs 2%

Low carbNo fish

Same texture, head to head

For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.

Texture	Blue Buffalo	Rawz
Pâté	Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal	Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal

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; Rawz’s is Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté at 1.7%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (7 of 10 against 11 of 14), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.

For kidney concerns

Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 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; Rawz has 7 of 14. 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, Rawz 8 of 14. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Rawz 6 of 14. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth.

Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Rawz

Is Blue Buffalo or Rawz lower in carbs?

The typical Blue Buffalo can gets 7.5% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Rawz has 11 of 14.

Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Rawz?

Blue Buffalo. Its typical can gets 42% of calories from protein, against 45% for Rawz. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Rawz has 6 of 14.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Rawz. Its cans average 26 calories per ounce against 30 for Blue Buffalo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Blue Buffalo and Rawz publish phosphorus?

Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 mg per 100 kcal).

Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Rawz?

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 Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté (1.7%) from Rawz. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.