Friskies5.5 oz
Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce
- Carbs
- 12.9%
- Protein
- 59%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
High protein
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Friskies vs Rawz 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.
| Friskies | Rawz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 14 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 16.3% | 9.3% |
| Carb range | 12.9–19.4% | 1.7–14.3% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 0 of 10 | 11 of 14 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 50% | 45% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 34% | 49% |
| Calories per ounce | 24 | 26 |
| Calories per can | 124–180 | 110–188 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 14 of 14 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | 252 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 0 of 10 | 7 of 14 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 0 of 10 | 8 of 14 |
| Fish-free recipes | 2 of 10 | 6 of 14 |
| Textures | Chunks in gravy, Pâté, Shreds in broth | 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 sideRawz5.5 oz
Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté
- Carbs
- 1.7%
- Protein
- 33%
- Phosphorus
- 248mg
Low carbNo fish
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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Friskies | Rawz |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Salmon Dinner14.9% carbs · 36% protein · 178 kcal | Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal |
| Shreds in broth | Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy16.6% carbs · 50% protein · 130 kcal | Shredded Chicken9.3% carbs · 68% protein · 116 kcal |
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Which to choose, by what your cat needs
For a diabetic or overweight cat
Rawz is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté at 1.7% 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 Rawz gives you 11 to choose from and Friskies none.
For kidney concerns
Friskies doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 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
Friskies has 0 of 10 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Rawz has 7 of 14. A missing statement doesn’t mean a can is unsuitable, only that we couldn’t verify it.
For allergies and picky eaters
Chicken-free: Friskies 0 of 10, Rawz 8 of 14. Fish-free: Friskies 2 of 10, Rawz 6 of 14. Textures: Friskies makes chunks in gravy, pâté, shreds in broth; Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth.
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Questions about Friskies vs Rawz
Is Friskies or Rawz lower in carbs?
The typical Rawz can gets 9.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 16.3% for Friskies. Friskies has 0 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Rawz has 11 of 14.
Which has more protein, Friskies or Rawz?
Rawz. Its typical can gets 45% of calories from protein, against 50% for Friskies. Friskies has 2 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Rawz has 6 of 14.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Friskies. Its cans average 24 calories per ounce against 26 for Rawz, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.
Do Friskies and Rawz publish phosphorus?
Friskies doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Friskies or Rawz?
Carbs are what matter most, and Rawz has the lower-carb line with 11 of 14 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce (12.9%) from Friskies or Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté (1.7%) from Rawz. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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