19 cans compared

Rawz vs Ziwi Peak

The typical Ziwi Peak can gets 6.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Rawz has 11 of 14 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.

Rawz

Ziwi Peak

Rawz 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.

	Rawz	Ziwi Peak
Cans we compare	14	5
Typical carbs, % of calories	9.3%	6.3%
Carb range	1.7–14.3%	5.9–13.2%
Recipes under 10% carbs	11 of 14	3 of 5
Typical protein, % of calories	45%	38%
Typical fat, % of calories	49%	56%
Calories per ounce	26	32
Calories per can	110–188	87–104
Recipes with published phosphorus	14 of 14	0 of 5
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	252 mg	—
Confirmed for kittens	7 of 14	5 of 5
Chicken-free recipes	8 of 14	4 of 5
Fish-free recipes	6 of 14	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

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

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	Rawz	Ziwi Peak
Pâté	Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté1.7% carbs · 33% protein · 188 kcal	Lamb Recipe5.9% carbs · 37% protein · 102 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Ziwi Peak is the lower-carb line overall. Its lowest-carb recipe is Lamb Recipe at 5.9% of calories; Rawz’s is Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté at 1.7%. Both brands have recipes under the 10% line (3 of 5 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). Ziwi Peak 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; 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: Rawz 8 of 14, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Fish-free: Rawz 6 of 14, Ziwi Peak 4 of 5. Textures: Rawz makes pâté, shreds in broth; Ziwi Peak makes pâté.

Questions about Rawz vs Ziwi Peak

Is Rawz or Ziwi Peak lower in carbs?

The typical Ziwi Peak can gets 6.3% of its calories from carbohydrate, against 9.3% for Rawz. Rawz has 11 of 14 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5.

Which has more protein, Rawz or Ziwi Peak?

Ziwi Peak. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 45% for Rawz. Rawz has 6 of 14 recipes over 50% protein calories; Ziwi Peak has 0 of 5.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Rawz. Its cans average 26 calories per ounce against 32 for Ziwi Peak, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Rawz and Ziwi Peak publish phosphorus?

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

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

Carbs are what matter most, and Ziwi Peak has the lower-carb line with 3 of 5 recipes under 10%. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken & Chicken Liver Pâté (1.7%) from Rawz or Lamb Recipe (5.9%) from Ziwi Peak. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.