15 cans compared

Wellness vs Ziwi Peak

Both brands land close on carbs: 6.2% of calories for the typical Wellness can and 6.3% for Ziwi Peak. Wellness has 7 of 10 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.

Wellness

Ziwi Peak

Wellness 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.

	Wellness	Ziwi Peak
Cans we compare	10	5
Typical carbs, % of calories	6.2%	6.3%
Carb range	0–25.9%	5.9–13.2%
Recipes under 10% carbs	7 of 10	3 of 5
Typical protein, % of calories	40%	38%
Typical fat, % of calories	51%	56%
Calories per ounce	27	32
Calories per can	66–481	87–104
Recipes with published phosphorus	8 of 10	0 of 5
Typical phosphorus, mg per 100 kcal	168 mg	—
Confirmed for kittens	3 of 10	5 of 5
Chicken-free recipes	2 of 10	4 of 5
Fish-free recipes	1 of 10	4 of 5
Textures	Pâté, Flaked, Shreds in broth, Chunks in gravy, Minced	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

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	Wellness	Ziwi Peak
Pâté	Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Recipe0% carbs · 40% protein · 116 kcal	Lamb Recipe5.9% carbs · 37% protein · 102 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%), Ziwi Peak’s is Lamb Recipe (5.9%).

For kidney concerns

Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 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

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

Questions about Wellness vs Ziwi Peak

Is Wellness or Ziwi Peak lower in carbs?

Both brands land close on carbs: 6.2% of calories for the typical Wellness can and 6.3% for Ziwi Peak. Wellness has 7 of 10 recipes under the 10% low-carb line; Ziwi Peak has 3 of 5.

Which has more protein, Wellness or Ziwi Peak?

Ziwi Peak. Its typical can gets 38% of calories from protein, against 40% for Wellness. Wellness has 2 of 10 recipes over 50% protein calories; Ziwi Peak has 0 of 5.

Which is more filling per ounce?

Wellness. Its cans average 27 calories per ounce against 32 for Ziwi Peak, so a cat needs fewer ounces of it to get the same calories.

Do Wellness and Ziwi Peak publish phosphorus?

Wellness publishes phosphorus for 8 of 10 recipes (typical 168 mg per 100 kcal). Ziwi Peak doesn’t publish phosphorus on the pages we checked.

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

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 Lamb Recipe (5.9%) from Ziwi Peak. Change a diabetic cat’s food only with your vet.