Blue Buffalo3 oz
15 cans compared
Blue Buffalo vs Ziwi Peak
The typical Ziwi Peak can gets 6.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Blue Buffalo vs Ziwi Peak 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 | Ziwi Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 5 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Carb range | 0–25.5% | 5.9–13.2% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 7 of 10 | 3 of 5 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 42% | 38% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 53% | 56% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 32 |
| Calories per can | 57–157 | 87–104 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 0 of 5 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 1 of 10 | 5 of 5 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 4 of 5 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 4 of 5 |
| Textures | Pâté, Flaked, Minced, 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 sideZiwi Peak3 oz
Lamb Recipe
- Carbs
- 5.9%
- Protein
- 37%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
Low carbNo chickenNo fish
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Blue Buffalo | Ziwi Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken Recipe0% carbs · 34% protein · 119 kcal | Lamb Recipe5.9% carbs · 37% protein · 102 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Ziwi Peak is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Lamb Recipe at 5.9% of calories; Blue Buffalo’s is Chicken Recipe at 0%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (3 of 5 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. Ziwi Peak 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; Ziwi Peak has 5 of 5. 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, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Fish-free: Blue Buffalo 2 of 10, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Textures: Blue Buffalo makes pâté, flaked, minced, chunks in gravy; Ziwi Peak makes pâté.
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Questions about Blue Buffalo vs Ziwi Peak
Is Blue Buffalo or Ziwi Peak lower in carbs?
The typical Ziwi Peak can gets 6.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 7.5% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5.
Which has more protein, Blue Buffalo or Ziwi Peak?
Ziwi Peak. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 42% for Blue Buffalo. Blue Buffalo has 0 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Ziwi Peak has 0 of 5.
Which is more filling per ounce?
About the same: 30 calories per ounce for Blue Buffalo and 32 for Ziwi Peak.
Do Blue Buffalo and Ziwi Peak publish phosphorus?
Blue Buffalo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Ziwi Peak doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Blue Buffalo or Ziwi Peak?
Carbs are what matter most, and Ziwi Peak has the lower-carb line with 3 of 5 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken Recipe (0%) from Blue Buffalo or Lamb Recipe (5.9%) from Ziwi Peak. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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