Natural Balance Platefulls Turkey
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Turkey
- Chicken Liver
- Chicken
- Duck
Ingredients
Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 8%
Fat: 3.5%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 19.44%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 30.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.36%
Fat: 38.64%
Carb: 25%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Natural Balance since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 06/18/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 05/04/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 07/03/2020 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula |
| Recall Reason: | Due to elevated levels of choline chloride |
| Date: | 05/20/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | L.I.D. Green Pea & Chicken Dry Cat Formula |
| Recall Reason: | Potential Salmonella Contamination |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Natural Balance Platefulls Turkey begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Turkey Broth. Turkey broth is the liquid that remains after turkey has been cooked. In pet food, turkey broth adds moisture, flavor, and aroma, along with some nutrients.
The second ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.
The third ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The fifth ingredient is Duck. Duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Natural Balance Platefulls Turkey, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.49
Market Price avg.
$0.53
% From the Avg
-8%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.89
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-12%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.13
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-12%
Natural Balance Platefulls Turkey is priced below the average market price for wet cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Natural Balance Platefulls Turkey to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fat
Product info
19.44%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+10%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Carb
Product info
30.56%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
+118%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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