15 cans compared

Nulo vs Ziwi Peak

The typical Nulo can gets 5.1% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 6.3% for Ziwi Peak. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Nulo

Ziwi Peak

Nulo vs Ziwi Peak 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	Ziwi Peak
Cans we compare	10	5
Typical carbs, % of calories	5.1%	6.3%
Carb range	2.3–8.5%	5.9–13.2%
Recipes under 10% carbs	10 of 10	3 of 5
Typical protein, % of calories	40%	38%
Typical fat, % of calories	55%	56%
Calories per ounce	34	32
Calories per can	76–197	87–104
Recipes with published phosphorus	0 of 10	0 of 5
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	—	—
Confirmed for kittens	10 of 10	5 of 5
Chicken-free recipes	3 of 10	4 of 5
Fish-free recipes	1 of 10	4 of 5
Textures	Pâté, 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

Ziwi Peak3 oz

Lamb Recipe

Pâté · 102 kcal per can

Carbs: 5.9%
Protein: 37%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 37%Fat 57%Carbs 6%

Low carbNo chickenNo fish

Same texture, head to head

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

Texture	Nulo	Ziwi Peak
Pâté	Paté Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe2.3% carbs · 54% protein · 89 kcal	Lamb Recipe5.9% carbs · 37% protein · 102 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; Ziwi Peak’s is Lamb Recipe at 5.9%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (10 of 10 against 3 of 5), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.

For kidney concerns

Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Ziwi Peak 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; Ziwi Peak has 5 of 5. 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, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Fish-free: Nulo 1 of 10, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Textures: Nulo makes pâté, shreds in broth; Ziwi Peak makes pâté.

Questions about Nulo vs Ziwi Peak

Is Nulo or Ziwi Peak lower in carbs?

The typical Nulo can gets 5.1% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 6.3% for Ziwi Peak. Nulo has 10 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5.

Which has more protein, Nulo or Ziwi Peak?

Ziwi Peak. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 40% for Nulo. Nulo has 3 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Ziwi Peak has 0 of 5.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Ziwi Peak. Its cans average 32 calories per ounce against 34 for Nulo, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Nulo and Ziwi Peak publish phosphorus?

Nulo doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Ziwi Peak doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.

Which is better for a diabetic cat, Nulo or Ziwi Peak?

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 Lamb Recipe (5.9%) from Ziwi Peak. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.