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Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor

Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor Salmon & Brown Rice Adult
79.2Technical Score

The Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor (Blue Buffalo) earned a technical score of 79.2/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (66 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (90 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 35.16% protein and 16.48% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor good?

Yes, it is a good option. Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 79.2/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 66) and ingredient purity (IPFI 90), with 35.16% protein and 16.48% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3647 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 52–69 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)66 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)90 / 100
Final Score79.2

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein35.16%
Fat16.48%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein32 %
Crude fat15 %
Crude fiber6 %
Moisture9 %
Metabolizable energy3647 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3647 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day43–57 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day52–69 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day60–81 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day68–91 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Deboned Salmon
  2. 2Chicken Meal
  3. 3Brown Rice
  4. 4Oatmeal
  5. 5Barley
  6. 6Pea Protein
  7. 7Peas
  8. 8Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  9. 9Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  10. 10Powdered Cellulose

What we like

  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓L-carnitine
  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓ Verified data

www.bluebuffalo.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor

What is the technical score of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor?
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor (Blue Buffalo) scores 79.2/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (66 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (90 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor has 35.16% protein and 16.48% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Indoor is "High Standard" (score 79.2/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, taurine declared, L-carnitine. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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