24 cans compared

Rawz vs Royal Canin

The typical Rawz can gets 9.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 14.6% for Royal Canin. Rawz has 11 of 14 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Royal Canin has 2 of 10. Below, every number is worked out the same way from each can’s label.

Rawz

Royal Canin

Rawz vs Royal Canin 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.

	Rawz	Royal Canin
Cans we compare	14	10
Typical carbs, % of calories	9.3%	14.6%
Carb range	1.7–14.3%	8.8–24.1%
Recipes under 10% carbs	11 of 14	2 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories	45%	53%
Typical fat, % of calories	49%	29%
Calories per ounce	26	22
Calories per can	110–188	55–78
Recipes with published phosphorus	14 of 14	0 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	252 mg	—
Confirmed for kittens	7 of 14	2 of 10
Chicken-free recipes	8 of 14	0 of 10
Fish-free recipes	6 of 14	2 of 10
Textures	Pâté, Shreds in broth	Pâté, Chunks in gravy

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

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

Royal Canin3 oz

Kitten Loaf in Sauce

Pâté · 78 kcal per can

Carbs: 8.8%
Protein: 53%
Phosphorus: not listed

Protein 53%Fat 38%Carbs 9%

Low carbHigh protein

Same texture, head to head

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

Texture	Rawz	Royal Canin
Pâté	Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal	Kitten Loaf in Sauce8.8% carbs · 53% protein · 78 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Rawz is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté at 1.7% of calories; Royal Canin’s is Kitten Loaf in Sauce at 8.8%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (11 of 14 against 2 of 10), so the right recipe matters more than the brand.

For kidney concerns

Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 mg per 100 kcal). Royal Canin doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked. Only recipes with a published value can be checked, so start from those and confirm targets with your vet.

For kittens

Rawz has 7 of 14 recipes whose label we could confirm covers growth or all life stages; Royal Canin has 2 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: Rawz 8 of 14, Royal Canin 0 of 10. Fish-free: Rawz 6 of 14, Royal Canin 2 of 10. Textures: Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth; Royal Canin makes pâté, chunks in gravy.

Questions about Rawz vs Royal Canin

Is Rawz or Royal Canin lower in carbs?

The typical Rawz can gets 9.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 14.6% for Royal Canin. Rawz has 11 of 14 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Royal Canin has 2 of 10.

Which has more protein, Rawz or Royal Canin?

Rawz. Its typical can gets 45% of calories from protein, against 53% for Royal Canin. Rawz has 6 of 14 recipes over 50% protein calories; Royal Canin has 8 of 10.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Royal Canin. Its cans average 22 calories per ounce against 26 for Rawz, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Rawz and Royal Canin publish phosphorus?

Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 mg per 100 kcal). Royal Canin doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.

Which is better for a diabetic cat, Rawz or Royal Canin?

Carbs are what matter most, and Rawz has the lower-carb line with 11 of 14 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté (1.7%) from Rawz or Kitten Loaf in Sauce (8.8%) from Royal Canin. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.