Purina Pro Plan Weight Management
Manufacturer: Purina Pro Plan
The Purina Pro Plan Weight Management (Purina Pro Plan) earned a technical score of 83.9/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (81 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (84 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 48.86% protein and 10.23% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
Is Purina Pro Plan Weight Management good?
Yes, it is a good option. Purina Pro Plan Weight Management is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 83.9/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 81) and ingredient purity (IPFI 84), with 48.86% protein and 10.23% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Nutritional Analysis
Dry-Matter Composition
Composition and Energy
Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 43 % |
| Crude fat | 9 % |
| Crude fiber | 5 % |
| Moisture | 12 % |
Ingredients
- 1Chicken
- 2Rice
- 3Corn Gluten Meal
- 4Poultry By-product Meal
- 5Soy Protein Concentrate
- 6Wheat Flour
- 7Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols
- 8Fish Meal
- 9Soy Protein Isolate
- 10Soybean Meal
What we like
- ✓fresh meat first ingredient
- ✓natural preservatives
- ✓taurine declared
- ✓probiotics
- ✓prebiotics (inulin)
- ✓fish meal
Points of concern
- ⚠poultry protein without named species
- ⚠soy protein
- ⚠corn and wheat present
www.petsmart.com — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list of the 'With Probiotics' SKU, read 2026-09-03 · settles the 43% versus 46% divergence: 46% protein / 12.5% fat belongs to the separate 'Pro Plan Focus Weight Management' line, while this ASIN is the 'With Probiotics' formula at 43% minimum protein and 9.0% minimum fat
Frequently asked questions about Purina Pro Plan Weight Management
- What is the technical score of Purina Pro Plan Weight Management?
- Purina Pro Plan Weight Management (Purina Pro Plan) scores 83.9/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (81 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (84 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 Weight Management have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Pro Plan Weight Management has 48.86% protein and 10.23% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
- Is Purina Pro Plan Weight Management a good food for cats?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Pro Plan Weight Management is "High Standard" (score 83.9/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Points of concern: poultry protein without named species, soy protein. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.
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