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Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control

Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo

Blue Buffalo Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control Chicken & Brown Rice
70.3Technical Score

The Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control (Blue Buffalo) earned a technical score of 70.3/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (46 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (90 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 32.97% protein and 10.99% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control good?

So-so. Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control is in the "Solid" band (technical score 70.3/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 46) and ingredient purity (IPFI 90), with 32.97% protein and 10.99% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3323 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 57–76 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)46 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)90 / 100
Final Score70.3

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein32.97%
Fat10.99%

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 Weight Control (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein30 %
Crude fat10 %
Crude fiber9 %
Moisture9 %
Metabolizable energy3323 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3323 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 Weight Control by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day47–63 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day57–76 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day66–88 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day75–100 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 Chicken
  2. 2Chicken Meal
  3. 3Brown Rice
  4. 4Barley
  5. 5Oatmeal
  6. 6Pea Protein
  7. 7Pea Starch
  8. 8Powdered Cellulose
  9. 9Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) Peas
  10. 10Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)

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 Weight Control

What is the technical score of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control?
Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control (Blue Buffalo) scores 70.3/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (46 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 Weight Control have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control has 32.97% protein and 10.99% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control is "Solid" (score 70.3/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, taurine declared, L-carnitine. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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