Feline Natural3 oz
19 cans compared
Feline Natural vs Wellness
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 6.2% for Wellness. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Wellness has 7 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.
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Feline Natural vs Wellness 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 | Wellness | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 9 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 0% | 6.2% |
| Carb range | 0–0% | 0–25.9% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 9 of 9 | 7 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 38% | 40% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 62% | 51% |
| Calories per ounce | 30 | 27 |
| Calories per can | 79–172 | 66–481 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 9 of 9 | 8 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | 390 mg | 168 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 9 of 9 | 3 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 5 of 9 | 2 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 9 | 1 of 10 |
| Textures | Meat in juices | Pâté, Flaked, Shreds in broth, Chunks in gravy, Minced |
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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 sideWellness3 oz
Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe
- Carbs
- 0%
- Protein
- 40%
- Phosphorus
- 147mg
Low carbLower phosphorus
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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; Wellness’ is Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe at 0%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (9 of 9 against 7 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). Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 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
Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Wellness has 3 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, Wellness 2 of 10. Fish-free: Feline Natural 2 of 9, Wellness 1 of 10. Textures: Feline Natural makes meat in juices; Wellness makes pâté, flaked, shreds in broth, chunks in gravy, minced.
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Questions about Feline Natural vs Wellness
Is Feline Natural or Wellness lower in carbs?
The typical Feline Natural can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 6.2% for Wellness. Feline Natural has 9 of 9 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Wellness has 7 of 10.
Which has more protein, Feline Natural or Wellness?
Feline Natural. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 40% for Wellness. Feline Natural has 0 of 9 recipes over 50% protein calories; Wellness has 2 of 10.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Wellness. Its cans average 27 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 Wellness publish phosphorus?
Feline Natural publishes phosphorus for 9 of 9 recipes (typical 390 mg per 100 kcal). Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Feline Natural or Wellness?
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 Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe (0%) from Wellness. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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