Royal Canin Protein Selective Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
Ingredients
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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: 40%
Fat: 13%
Fiber: 4.8%
Moisture: 8%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 34.2%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 43.48%
Fat: 14.13%
Fiber: 5.22%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 37.17%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 37.82%
Fat: 29.85%
Carb: 32.33%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Royal Canin since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Royal Canin has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Royal Canin Protein Selective Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The second ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
The third ingredient is Corn. Corn is a cereal grain that finds its way into countless products. In pet food, corn is usually added as a bulking agent. It is a gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy and it may offer fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well.
The fourth ingredient is Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.
The fifth ingredient is Wheat. Wheat is a cereal grain that is used in baked products worldwide. The wheat in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and other nutrients. It can enhance a crunchy food’s texture or thicken a moist food.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Protein Selective Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$5.58
Market Price avg.
$4.52
% From the Avg
+23%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.34
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+22%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.20
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+26%
Royal Canin Protein Selective Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for dry 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 Royal Canin Protein Selective Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
43.48%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+12%
DM Fat
Product info
14.13%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.22%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
+2%
DM Carb
Product info
37.17%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-2%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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