Feline Natural3 oz
19 cans compared
Feline Natural vs Friskies
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 16.3% for Friskies. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Friskies has 0 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Feline Natural vs Friskies 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.
| Feline Natural | Friskies | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 9 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 0% | 16.3% |
| Carb range | 0–0% | 12.9–19.4% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 9 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 38% | 50% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 62% | 34% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 24 |
| Calories per can | 79–172 | 124–180 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 9 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | 390 mg | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 9 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 5 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 9 | 2 of 10 |
| Textures | Meat in juices | Chunks in gravy, Pâté, Shreds in broth |
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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 sideFriskies5.5 oz
Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce
- Carbs
- 12.9%
- Protein
- 59%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
High protein
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Feline Natural is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Beef & Hoki Feast at 0% of calories; Friskies’ is Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce at 12.9%. Friskies has no recipes under the 10% line we compare, so for a diabetic cat Feline Natural gives you 9 to choose from and Friskies none.
For kidney concerns
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Friskies doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Only recipes with a published value can be checked, so start from those and confirm targets with your vet.
For kittens
Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Friskies 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: Feline Natural 5 of 9, Friskies 0 of 10. Fish-free: Feline Natural 2 of 9, Friskies 2 of 10. Textures: Feline Natural makes meat in juices; Friskies makes chunks in gravy, pâté, shreds in broth.
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Questions about Feline Natural vs Friskies
Is Feline Natural or Friskies lower in carbs?
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 16.3% for Friskies. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Friskies has 0 of 10.
Which has more protein, Feline Natural or Friskies?
Feline Natural. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 50% for Friskies. Feline Natural has 0 of 9 recipes over 50% protein calories; Friskies has 2 of 10.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Friskies. Its cans average 24 calories per ounce against 30 for Feline Natural, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.
Do Feline Natural and Friskies publish phosphorus?
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Friskies doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Feline Natural or Friskies?
Carbs are what matter most, and Feline Natural has the lower-carb line with 9 of 9 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Beef & Hoki Feast (0%) from Feline Natural or Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce (12.9%) from Friskies. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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