Blue Buffalo3 oz
20 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Tiki Cat
The typical Tiki Cat 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; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Blue Buffalo vs Tiki Cat 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 | Tiki Cat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 0% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 0–4.6% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 10 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 69% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 31% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 25 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 59–77 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 0 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy | Shreds in broth, Flaked, Chunks in gravy, Pâté |
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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 sideTiki Cat2.8 oz
Chicken Recipe in Broth
- Carbs
- 0%
- Protein
- 69%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
Low carbHigh protein
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Blue Buffalo | Tiki Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal | Pate+ Chicken Recipe in Chicken Broth0% carbs · 69% protein · 72 kcal |
| Flaked | Flaked Chicken & Trout in Gravy5.1% carbs · 46% protein · 157 kcal | Hanalei Luau Wild Salmon0% carbs · 64% protein · 71 kcal |
| Chunks in gravy | Chicken Entrée in Savory Sauce (Tender Morsels)20.2% carbs · 47% protein · 66 kcal | Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines0% carbs · 69% protein · 59 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Tiki Cat is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken Recipe in Broth at 0% of calories; Blue Buffalo’s is Chicken Recipe at 0%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (10 of 10 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. Tiki Cat 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; Tiki Cat has 7 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, Tiki Cat 4 of 10. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Tiki Cat 4 of 10. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Tiki Cat makes shreds in broth, flaked, chunks in gravy, pâté.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Tiki Cat
Is Blue Buffalo or Tiki Cat lower in carbs?
The typical Tiki Cat 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; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Tiki Cat?
Blue Buffalo. Its typical can gets 42% of calories from protein, against 69% for Tiki Cat. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Tiki Cat. Its cans average 25 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 Tiki Cat publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Tiki Cat doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Tiki Cat?
Carbs are what matter most, and Tiki Cat has the lower-carb line with 10 of 10 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken Recipe (0%) from Blue Buffalo or Chicken Recipe in Broth (0%) from Tiki Cat. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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