Rawz5.5 oz
Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté
- Carbs
- 1.7%
- Protein
- 33%
- Phosphorus
- 248mg
Low carbNo fish
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Rawz 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.
| Rawz | Wellness | |
|---|---|---|
| Cans we compare | 14 | 10 |
| Typical carbs, % of calories | 9.3% | 6.2% |
| Carb range | 1.7–14.3% | 0–25.9% |
| Recipes under 10% carbs | 11 of 14 | 7 of 10 |
| Typical protein, % of calories | 45% | 40% |
| Typical fat, % of calories | 49% | 51% |
| Calories per ounce | 26 | 27 |
| Calories per can | 110–188 | 66–481 |
| Recipes with published phosphorus | 14 of 14 | 8 of 10 |
| Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal | 252 mg | 168 mg |
| Confirmed for kittens | 7 of 14 | 3 of 10 |
| Chicken-free recipes | 8 of 14 | 2 of 10 |
| Fish-free recipes | 6 of 14 | 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 | Rawz | Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Pâté | Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal | Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe0% carbs · 40% protein · 116 kcal |
| Shreds in broth | Shredded Chicken9.3% carbs · 68% protein · 116 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
Wellness is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe at 0% of calories; Rawz’s is Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté at 1.7%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (7 of 10 against 11 of 14), 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). 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
Rawz has 7 of 14 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: Rawz 8 of 14, Wellness 2 of 10. Fish-free: Rawz 6 of 14, Wellness 1 of 10. Textures: Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth; Wellness makes pâté, flaked, shreds in broth, chunks in gravy, minced.
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Questions about Rawz vs Wellness
Is Rawz or Wellness lower in carbs?
The typical Wellness can gets 6.2% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Rawz has 11 of 14 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Wellness has 7 of 10.
Which has more protein, Rawz or Wellness?
Wellness. Its typical can gets 40% of calories from protein, against 45% for Rawz. Rawz has 6 of 14 recipes over 50% protein calories; Wellness has 2 of 10.
Which is more filling per ounce?
About the same: 26 calories per ounce for Rawz and 27 for Wellness.
Do Rawz and Wellness publish phosphorus?
Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 mg per 100 kcal). Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 mg per 100 kcal).
Which is better for a diabetic cat, Rawz or Wellness?
Carbs are what matter most, and Wellness has the lower-carb line with 7 of 10 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté (1.7%) from Rawz or Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe (0%) from Wellness. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.
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