Blue Buffalo3 oz
20 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Wellness
The typical Wellness can gets 6.2% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Wellness has 7 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Blue Buffalo vs Wellness 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 | Wellness | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 0–25.9% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 40% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 51% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 27 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 66–481 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | 168 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy | Pâté, Flaked, Shreds in broth, Chunks in gravy, Minced |
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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 sideWellness3 oz
Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe
- Carbs
- 0%
- Protein
- 40%
- Phosphorus
- 147mg
Low carbLower phosphorus
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Blue Buffalo | Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal | Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe0% carbs · 40% protein · 116 kcal |
| Flaked | Flaked Chicken & Trout in Gravy5.1% carbs · 46% protein · 157 kcal | Flaked Skipjack Tuna & Wild Salmon Entrée in Broth0% carbs · 54% protein · 70 kcal |
| Minced | Minced Chicken & Turkey in Tasty Gravy5.1% carbs · 46% protein · 157 kcal | Tuna Dinner (Minced Tuna Entrée) in Light Gravy25.9% carbs · 46% protein · 67 kcal |
| Chunks in gravy | Chicken Entrée in Savory Sauce (Tender Morsels)20.2% carbs · 47% protein · 66 kcal | Chicken Entrée Cubes in Rich Gravy6.9% carbs · 37% protein · 79 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Wellness is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe at 0% of calories; Blue Buffalo’s is Chicken Recipe at 0%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (7 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. Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 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; Wellness has 3 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, Wellness 2 of 10. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Wellness 1 of 10. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Wellness makes pâté, flaked, shreds in broth, chunks in gravy, minced.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Wellness
Is Blue Buffalo or Wellness lower in carbs?
The typical Wellness can gets 6.2% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Wellness has 7 of 10.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Wellness?
They are close: 42% of calories from protein for the typical Blue Buffalo can and 40% for Wellness.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Wellness. Its cans average 27 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 Wellness publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Wellness?
Carbs are what matter most, and Wellness 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, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe (0%) from Wellness. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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