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.

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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 NaturalNulo
Cans we compare910
Typical carbs, % of calories0%5.1%
Carb range0–0%2.3–8.5%
Recipes under 10% carbs9 of 910 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories38%40%
Typical fat, % of calories62%55%
Calories per ounce3034
Calories per can79–17276–197
Recipes with published phosphorus9 of 90 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal390 mg—
Confirmed for kittens9 of 910 of 10
Chicken-free recipes5 of 93 of 10
Fish-free recipes2 of 91 of 10
TexturesMeat in juicesPâté, 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.

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Feline Natural3 oz
Tailcan illustration of a 3 oz can of Feline Natural Beef & Hoki Feast, a beef in juices

Beef & Hoki Feast

Meat in juices · 89 kcal per can

Carbs
0%
Protein
36%
Phosphorus
393mg
Protein 36%Fat 64%Carbs 0%
Low carbNo chicken
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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; 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.

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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.

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