24 cans compared

Rawz vs Weruva

The typical Weruva can gets 5.8% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Rawz has 11 of 14 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.

Rawz

Weruva

Rawz 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.

	Rawz	Weruva
Cans we compare	14	10
Typical carbs, % of calories	9.3%	5.8%
Carb range	1.7–14.3%	0–12.4%
Recipes under 10% carbs	11 of 14	7 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories	45%	66%
Typical fat, % of calories	49%	24%
Calories per ounce	26	20
Calories per can	110–188	51–78
Recipes with published phosphorus	14 of 14	6 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	252 mg	284 mg
Confirmed for kittens	7 of 14	0 of 10
Chicken-free recipes	8 of 14	5 of 10
Fish-free recipes	6 of 14	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

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

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	Rawz	Weruva
Pâté	Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal	Press Your Lunch! (Chicken Dinner in a Hydrating Puree)3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 56 kcal
Shreds in broth	Shredded Chicken9.3% carbs · 68% protein · 116 kcal	Chicken Frick 'A Zee3% carbs · 60% protein · 75 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Weruva is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Mideast Feast 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). 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

Rawz has 7 of 14 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: Rawz 8 of 14, Weruva 5 of 10. Fish-free: Rawz 6 of 14, Weruva 4 of 10. Textures: Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth; Weruva makes flaked, chunks in gravy, shreds in broth, pâté.

Questions about Rawz vs Weruva

Is Rawz or Weruva lower in carbs?

The typical Weruva can gets 5.8% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Rawz has 11 of 14 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Weruva has 7 of 10.

Which has more protein, Rawz or Weruva?

Rawz. Its typical can gets 45% of calories from protein, against 66% for Weruva. Rawz has 6 of 14 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 26 for Rawz, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Rawz and Weruva publish phosphorus?

Rawz publishes phosphorus for 14 of 14 recipes (typical 252 mg per 100 kcal). Weruva publishes phosphorus for 6 of 10 recipes (typical 284 mg per 100 kcal).

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

Carbs are what matter most, and Weruva 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 Mideast Feast (0%) from Weruva. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.