20 cans compared

Nulo vs Tiki Cat

The typical Tiki Cat can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 5.1% for Nulo. Nulo has 10 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.

Nulo

Tiki Cat

Nulo 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.

	Nulo	Tiki Cat
Cans we compare	10	10
Typical carbs, % of calories	5.1%	0%
Carb range	2.3–8.5%	0–4.6%
Recipes under 10% carbs	10 of 10	10 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories	40%	69%
Typical fat, % of calories	55%	31%
Calories per ounce	34	25
Calories per can	76–197	59–77
Recipes with published phosphorus	0 of 10	0 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	—	—
Confirmed for kittens	10 of 10	7 of 10
Chicken-free recipes	3 of 10	4 of 10
Fish-free recipes	1 of 10	4 of 10
Textures	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

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

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	Nulo	Tiki Cat
Pâté	Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe2.3% carbs · 54% protein · 89 kcal	Pate+ Chicken Recipe in Chicken Broth0% carbs · 69% protein · 72 kcal
Shreds in broth	Shredded Chicken & Duck Recipe in Gravy5.1% carbs · 51% protein · 76 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; Nulo’s is Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe at 2.3%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (10 of 10 against 10 of 10), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.

For kidney concerns

Nulo 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

Nulo has 10 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: Nulo 3 of 10, Tiki Cat 4 of 10. Fish-free: Nulo 1 of 10, Tiki Cat 4 of 10. Textures: Nulo makes pâté, shreds in broth; Tiki Cat makes shreds in broth, flaked, chunks in gravy, pâté.

Questions about Nulo vs Tiki Cat

Is Nulo or Tiki Cat lower in carbs?

The typical Tiki Cat can gets 0% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 5.1% for Nulo. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10.

Which has more protein, Nulo or Tiki Cat?

Nulo. Its typical can gets 40% of calories from protein, against 69% for Tiki Cat. Nulo has 3 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Tiki Cat has 10 of 10.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Tiki Cat. Its cans average 25 calories per ounce against 34 for Nulo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Nulo and Tiki Cat publish phosphorus?

Nulo 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, Nulo 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: Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe (2.3%) from Nulo or Chicken Recipe in Broth (0%) from Tiki Cat. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.