20 cans compared

Friskies vs Tiki Cat

The typical Tiki Cat can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 16.3% for Friskies. Friskies has 0 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Friskies

Tiki Cat

Friskies vs Tiki Cat 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	Tiki Cat
Cans we compare	10	10
Typical carbs, % of calories	16.3%	0%
Carb range	12.9–19.4%	0–4.6%
Recipes under 10% carbs	0 of 10	10 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories	50%	69%
Typical fat, % of calories	34%	31%
Calories per ounce	24	25
Calories per can	124–180	59–77
Recipes with published phosphorus	0 of 10	0 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	—	—
Confirmed for kittens	0 of 10	7 of 10
Chicken-free recipes	0 of 10	4 of 10
Fish-free recipes	2 of 10	4 of 10
Textures	Chunks in gravy, Pâté, Shreds in broth	Shreds in broth, Flaked, Chunks in gravy, Pâté

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 side

Friskies5.5 oz

Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce

Chunks in gravy · 124 kcal per can

Carbs: 12.9%
Protein: 59%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 59%Fat 28%Carbs 13%

High protein

Tiki Cat2.8 oz

Chicken Recipe in Broth

Shreds in broth · 66 kcal per can

Carbs: 0%
Protein: 69%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 69%Fat 31%Carbs 0%

Low carbHigh protein

Same texture, head to head

For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.

Texture	Friskies	Tiki Cat
Chunks in gravy	Prime Filets With Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce12.9% carbs · 59% protein · 124 kcal	Makaha Grill Mackerel & Sardines0% carbs · 69% protein · 59 kcal
Pâté	Salmon Dinner14.9% carbs · 36% protein · 178 kcal	Pate+ Chicken Recipe in Chicken Broth0% carbs · 69% protein · 72 kcal
Shreds in broth	Chicken & Salmon Dinner in Gravy16.6% carbs · 50% protein · 130 kcal	Chicken Recipe in Broth0% carbs · 69% protein · 66 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Tiki Cat is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken Recipe in Broth 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 Tiki Cat gives you 10 to choose from and Friskies none.

For kidney concerns

Friskies doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Tiki Cat doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Without published values neither brand can be checked for phosphorus from the label alone; ask the maker for a typical analysis.

For kittens

Friskies has 0 of 10 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Tiki Cat has 7 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: Friskies 0 of 10, Tiki Cat 4 of 10. Fish-free: Friskies 2 of 10, Tiki Cat 4 of 10. Textures: Friskies makes chunks in gravy, pâté, shreds in broth; Tiki Cat makes shreds in broth, flaked, chunks in gravy, pâté.

Questions about Friskies vs Tiki Cat

Is Friskies or Tiki Cat lower in carbs?

The typical Tiki Cat can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 16.3% for Friskies. Friskies has 0 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10.

Which has more protein, Friskies or Tiki Cat?

Friskies. Its typical can gets 50% of calories from protein, against 69% for Tiki Cat. Friskies has 2 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10.

Which is more filling per ounce?

About the same: 24 calories per ounce for Friskies and 25 for Tiki Cat.

Do Friskies and Tiki Cat publish phosphorus?

Friskies doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Tiki Cat doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.

Which is better for a diabetic cat, Friskies or Tiki Cat?

Carbs are what matter most, and Tiki Cat has the lower-carb line with 10 of 10 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 Recipe in Broth (0%) from Tiki Cat. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.