20 cans compared

Nulo vs Weruva

Both brands land close on carbs: 5.1% of calories for the typical Nulo can and 5.8% for Weruva. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Weruva has 7 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Nulo

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Nulo vs Weruva 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	Weruva
Cans we compare	10	10
Typical carbs, % of calories	5.1%	5.8%
Carb range	2.3–8.5%	0–12.4%
Recipes under 10% carbs	10 of 10	7 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories	40%	66%
Typical fat, % of calories	55%	24%
Calories per ounce	34	20
Calories per can	76–197	51–78
Recipes with published phosphorus	0 of 10	6 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	—	284 mg
Confirmed for kittens	10 of 10	0 of 10
Chicken-free recipes	3 of 10	5 of 10
Fish-free recipes	1 of 10	4 of 10
Textures	Pâté, Shreds in broth	Flaked, Chunks in gravy, Shreds in broth, 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

Weruva3 oz

Mideast Feast

Flaked · 63 kcal per can

Carbs: 0%
Protein: 77%
Phosphorus: 268mg

Protein 77%Fat 23%Carbs 0%

Low carbHigh proteinNo chicken

Same texture, head to head

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

Texture	Nulo	Weruva
Pâté	Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe2.3% carbs · 54% protein · 89 kcal	Press Your Lunch! (Chicken Dinner in a Hydrating Puree)3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 56 kcal
Shreds in broth	Shredded Chicken & Duck Recipe in Gravy5.1% carbs · 51% protein · 76 kcal	Chicken Frick 'A Zee3% carbs · 60% protein · 75 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Neither brand has a clear edge on carbs. Pick by recipe: Nulo’s lowest is Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe (2.3%), Weruva’s is Mideast Feast (0%).

For kidney concerns

Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 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; Weruva has 0 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, Weruva 5 of 10. Fish-free: Nulo 1 of 10, Weruva 4 of 10. Textures: Nulo makes pâté, shreds in broth; Weruva makes flaked, chunks in gravy, shreds in broth, pâté.

Questions about Nulo vs Weruva

Is Nulo or Weruva lower in carbs?

Both brands land close on carbs: 5.1% of calories for the typical Nulo can and 5.8% for Weruva. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Weruva has 7 of 10.

Which has more protein, Nulo or Weruva?

Nulo. Its typical can gets 40% of calories from protein, against 66% for Weruva. Nulo has 3 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Weruva has 10 of 10.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Weruva. Its cans average 20 calories per ounce against 34 for Nulo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Nulo and Weruva publish phosphorus?

Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 mg per 100 kcal).

Which is better for a diabetic cat, Nulo or Weruva?

Carbs are what matter most, and the two brands are close. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe (2.3%) from Nulo or Mideast Feast (0%) from Weruva. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.