Blue Buffalo3 oz
20 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Weruva
The typical Weruva can gets 5.8% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Weruva 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 Weruva 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 | Weruva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 0–12.4% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 66% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 24% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 20 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 51–78 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | 284 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 0 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, Chunks in gravy | Flaked, Chunks in gravy, Shreds in broth, 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 sideWeruva3 oz
Mideast Feast
- Carbs
- 0%
- Protein
- 77%
- Phosphorus
- 268mg
Low carbHigh proteinNo chicken
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Blue Buffalo | Weruva |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal | Press Your Lunch! (Chicken Dinner in a Hydrating Puree)3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 56 kcal |
| Flaked | Flaked Chicken & Trout in Gravy5.1% carbs · 46% protein · 157 kcal | Mideast Feast0% carbs · 77% protein · 63 kcal |
| Chunks in gravy | Chicken Entrée in Savory Sauce (Tender Morsels)20.2% carbs · 47% protein · 66 kcal | Steak Frites Dinner1.5% carbs · 75% protein · 62 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Weruva is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Mideast Feast 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. Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 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; Weruva has 0 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, Weruva 5 of 10. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Weruva 4 of 10. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Weruva makes flaked, chunks in gravy, shreds in broth, pâté.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Weruva
Is Blue Buffalo or Weruva lower in carbs?
The typical Weruva can gets 5.8% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Weruva has 7 of 10.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Weruva?
Blue Buffalo. Its typical can gets 42% of calories from protein, against 66% for Weruva. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Weruva has 10 of 10.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Weruva. Its cans average 20 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 Weruva publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Weruva?
Carbs are what matter most, and Weruva 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 Mideast Feast (0%) from Weruva. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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