20 cans compared

Wellness vs Weruva

Both brands land close on carbs: 6.2% of calories for the typical Wellness can and 5.8% for Weruva. Wellness has 7 of 10 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.

Wellness

Weruva

Wellness 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.

	Wellness	Weruva
Cans we compare	10	10
Typical carbs, % of calories	6.2%	5.8%
Carb range	0–25.9%	0–12.4%
Recipes under 10% carbs	7 of 10	7 of 10
Typical protein, % of calories	40%	66%
Typical fat, % of calories	51%	24%
Calories per ounce	27	20
Calories per can	66–481	51–78
Recipes with published phosphorus	8 of 10	6 of 10
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	168 mg	284 mg
Confirmed for kittens	3 of 10	0 of 10
Chicken-free recipes	2 of 10	5 of 10
Fish-free recipes	1 of 10	4 of 10
Textures	Pâté, Flaked, Shreds in broth, Chunks in gravy, Minced	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

Wellness3 oz

Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe

Pâté · 116 kcal per can

Carbs: 0%
Protein: 40%
Phosphorus: 147mg

Protein 40%Fat 60%Carbs 0%

Low carbLower phosphorus

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	Wellness	Weruva
Pâté	Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe0% carbs · 40% protein · 116 kcal	Press Your Lunch! (Chicken Dinner in a Hydrating Puree)3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 56 kcal
Flaked	Flaked Skipjack Tuna & Wild Salmon Entrée in Broth0% carbs · 54% protein · 70 kcal	Mideast Feast0% carbs · 77% protein · 63 kcal
Shreds in broth	Shredded Boneless Chicken & Chicken Liver Entrée in Sauce3.7% carbs · 60% protein · 66 kcal	Chicken Frick 'A Zee3% carbs · 60% protein · 75 kcal
Chunks in gravy	Chicken Entrée Cubes in Rich Gravy6.9% carbs · 37% protein · 79 kcal	Steak Frites Dinner1.5% carbs · 75% protein · 62 kcal

Which to choose, by what your cat needs

For a diabetic or overweight cat

Neither brand has a clear edge on carbs. Pick by recipe: Wellness’ lowest is Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe (0%), Weruva’s is Mideast Feast (0%).

For kidney concerns

Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 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

Wellness has 3 of 10 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: Wellness 2 of 10, Weruva 5 of 10. Fish-free: Wellness 1 of 10, Weruva 4 of 10. Textures: Wellness makes pâté, flaked, shreds in broth, chunks in gravy, minced; Weruva makes flaked, chunks in gravy, shreds in broth, pâté.

Questions about Wellness vs Weruva

Is Wellness or Weruva lower in carbs?

Both brands land close on carbs: 6.2% of calories for the typical Wellness can and 5.8% for Weruva. Wellness has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Weruva has 7 of 10.

Which has more protein, Wellness or Weruva?

Wellness. Its typical can gets 40% of calories from protein, against 66% for Weruva. Wellness has 2 of 10 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 27 for Wellness, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Wellness and Weruva publish phosphorus?

Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 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, Wellness or Weruva?

Carbs are what matter most, and the two brands are close. The best single choice is a specific recipe, not a brand: Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe (0%) from Wellness or Mideast Feast (0%) from Weruva. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.