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Purina Cat Chow Complete

Manufacturer: Purina Cat Chow

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77.7Technical Score

The Purina Cat Chow Complete (Purina Cat Chow) earned a technical score of 77.7/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (72 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (78 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 36.36% protein and 13.64% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Purina Cat Chow Complete good?

Yes, it is a good option. Purina Cat Chow Complete is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 77.7/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 72) and ingredient purity (IPFI 78), with 36.36% protein and 13.64% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3688 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 51–69 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)72 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)78 / 100
Final Score77.7

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein36.36%
Fat13.64%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of Purina Cat Chow Complete (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein32 %
Crude fat12 %
Crude fiber3 %
Moisture12 %
Metabolizable energy3688 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3688 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 Purina Cat Chow Complete by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day42–57 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day51–69 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day60–80 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day68–90 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. 1Chicken by-product meal
  2. 2ground yellow corn
  3. 3corn gluten meal
  4. 4whole grain wheat
  5. 5rice
  6. 6soy flour
  7. 7beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols
  8. 8chicken
  9. 9fish meal
  10. 10liver flavor

What we like

  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
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Feeding TrialsAAFCO feeding trial declared: +6 pts (Gold level)
✓ Verified data

www.chewy.com (as-fed guaranteed analysis from the label) — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Purina Cat Chow Complete

What is the technical score of Purina Cat Chow Complete?
Purina Cat Chow Complete (Purina Cat Chow) scores 77.7/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (72 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (78 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Purina Cat Chow Complete have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Cat Chow Complete has 36.36% protein and 13.64% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Purina Cat Chow Complete a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Cat Chow Complete is "High Standard" (score 77.7/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, taurine declared. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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