Nulo2.8 oz
Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe
- Carbs
- 2.3%
- Protein
- 54%
- Phosphorus
- not listed
Low carbHigh protein
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Nulo 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.
| Nulo | Wellness | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 10 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Carb range | 2.3–8.5% | 0–25.9% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 10 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 40% | 40% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 55% | 51% |
| Calories per ounce | 34 | 27 |
| Calories per can | 76–197 | 66–481 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 0 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | — | 168 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 10 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
| Textures | Pâté, Shreds in broth | 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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Same texture, head to head
For each texture both brands make, the lowest-carb recipe from each.
| Texture | Nulo | Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe2.3% carbs · 54% protein · 89 kcal | Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe0% carbs · 40% protein · 116 kcal |
| Shreds in broth | Shredded Chicken & Duck Recipe in Gravy5.1% carbs · 51% protein · 76 kcal | Shredded Boneless Chicken & Chicken Liver Entrée in Sauce3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 66 kcal |
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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; Wellness’ is Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe at 0%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (10 of 10 against 7 of 10), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.
For kidney concerns
Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. 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
Nulo has 10 of 10 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: Nulo 3 of 10, Wellness 2 of 10. Fish-free: Nulo 1 of 10, Wellness 1 of 10. Textures: Nulo makes pâté, shreds in broth; Wellness makes pâté, flaked, shreds in broth, chunks in gravy, minced.
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Questions about Nulo vs Wellness
Is Nulo or Wellness lower in carbs?
The typical Nulo can gets 5.1% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 6.2% for Wellness. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Wellness has 7 of 10.
Which has more protein, Nulo or Wellness?
They are close: 40% of calories from protein for the typical Nulo can and 40% for Wellness.
Which is more filling per ounce?
Wellness. Its cans average 27 calories per ounce against 34 for Nulo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.
Do Nulo and Wellness publish phosphorus?
Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Nulo or Wellness?
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, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe (0%) from Wellness. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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