19 cans compared
Feline Natural vs Nulo
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 5.1% for Nulo. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Nulo has 10 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
Feline Natural vs Nulo 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 | Nulo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 9 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 0% | 5.1% |
| Carb range | 0–0% | 2.3–8.5% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 9 of 9 | 10 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 38% | 40% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 62% | 55% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 34 |
| Calories per can | 79–172 | 76–197 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 9 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | 390 mg | — |
| Confirmed for kittens | 9 of 9 | 10 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 5 of 9 | 3 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 9 | 1 of 10 |
| Textures | Meat in juices | Pâté, Shreds in broth |
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 sidePaté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe
- Carbs
- 2.3%
- Protein
- 54%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
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; Nulo’s is Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe at 2.3%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (9 of 9 against 10 of 10), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.
For kidney concerns
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Nulo 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; Nulo has 10 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, Nulo 3 of 10. Fish-free: Feline Natural 2 of 9, Nulo 1 of 10. Textures: Feline Natural makes meat in juices; Nulo makes pâté, shreds in broth.
Questions about Feline Natural vs Nulo
Is Feline Natural or Nulo lower in carbs?
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 5.1% for Nulo. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Nulo has 10 of 10.
Which has more protein, Feline Natural or Nulo?
They are close: 38% of calories from protein for the typical Feline Natural can and 40% for Nulo.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Feline Natural. Its cans average 30 calories per ounce against 34 for Nulo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.
Do Feline Natural and Nulo publish phosphorus?
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Feline Natural or Nulo?
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 Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe (2.3%) from Nulo. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.