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Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult

Manufacturer: Purina Pro Plan

Purina Pro Plan Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult Chicken & Rice
78.2Technical Score

The Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult (Purina Pro Plan) earned a technical score of 78.2/100 (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 (87 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 40.91% protein and 18.18% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult good?

Yes, it is a good option. Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 78.2/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 66) and ingredient purity (IPFI 87), with 40.91% protein and 18.18% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 4358 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 44–58 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)66 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)87 / 100
Final Score78.2

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein40.91%
Fat18.18%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein36 %
Crude fat16 %
Crude fiber2 %
Moisture12 %
Metabolizable energy4358 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (4358 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 Pro Plan High Protein Adult by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day36–48 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day44–58 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day51–67 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day57–76 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
  2. 2rice
  3. 3corn protein meal
  4. 4poultry by-product meal
  5. 5wheat flour
  6. 6dried egg product
  7. 7beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols
  8. 8soy protein concentrate
  9. 9natural flavor
  10. 10fish meal

What we like

  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓probiotics
  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient

Points of concern

  • ⚠anonymous protein
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Feeding TrialsAAFCO feeding trial declared: +6 pts (Gold level)
✓ Verified data

shop.purina.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult

What is the technical score of Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult?
Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult (Purina Pro Plan) scores 78.2/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (66 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (87 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 Pro Plan High Protein Adult have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult has 40.91% protein and 18.18% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Pro Plan High Protein Adult is "High Standard" (score 78.2/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, taurine declared, probiotics. Points of concern: anonymous protein. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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