24 cans compared

Nulo vs Rawz

The typical Nulo can gets 5.1% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Rawz has 11 of 14. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Nulo

Rawz

Nulo 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.

	Nulo	Rawz
Cans we compare	10	14
Typical carbs, % of calories	5.1%	9.3%
Carb range	2.3–8.5%	1.7–14.3%
Recipes under 10% carbs	10 of 10	11 of 14
Typical protein, % of calories	40%	45%
Typical fat, % of calories	55%	49%
Calories per ounce	34	26
Calories per can	76–197	110–188
Recipes with published phosphorus	0 of 10	14 of 14
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	—	252 mg
Confirmed for kittens	10 of 10	7 of 14
Chicken-free recipes	3 of 10	8 of 14
Fish-free recipes	1 of 10	6 of 14
Textures	Pâté, Shreds in broth	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 side

Nulo2.8 oz

Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe

Pâté · 89 kcal per can

Carbs: 2.3%
Protein: 54%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 54%Fat 44%Carbs 2%

Low carbHigh protein

Rawz5.5 oz

Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté

Pâté · 188 kcal per can

Carbs: 1.7%
Protein: 33%
Phosphorus: 248mg

Protein 33%Fat 65%Carbs 2%

Low carbNo fish

Same texture, head to head

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

Texture	Nulo	Rawz
Pâté	Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe2.3% carbs · 54% protein · 89 kcal	Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal
Shreds in broth	Shredded Chicken & Duck Recipe in Gravy5.1% carbs · 51% protein · 76 kcal	Shredded Chicken9.3% carbs · 68% protein · 116 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Nulo is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe at 2.3% of calories; Rawz’s is Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté at 1.7%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (10 of 10 against 11 of 14), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.

For kidney concerns

Nulo 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

Nulo has 10 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: Nulo 3 of 10, Rawz 8 of 14. Fish-free: Nulo 1 of 10, Rawz 6 of 14. Textures: Nulo makes pâté, shreds in broth; Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth.

Questions about Nulo vs Rawz

Is Nulo or Rawz lower in carbs?

The typical Nulo can gets 5.1% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Rawz has 11 of 14.

Which has more protein, Nulo or Rawz?

Nulo. Its typical can gets 40% of calories from protein, against 45% for Rawz. Nulo has 3 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Rawz has 6 of 14.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Rawz. Its cans average 26 calories per ounce against 34 for Nulo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Nulo and Rawz publish phosphorus?

Nulo 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, Nulo or Rawz?

Carbs are what matter most, and Nulo has the lower-carb line with 10 of 10 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe (2.3%) from Nulo or Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté (1.7%) from Rawz. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.