Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Chicken Cat & Kitten Can Food

Wet food for cats · Puppy · by Gentle Giants

See the full breakdown in Beagly

What to watch for

• Pea protein Moderate risk
  Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
• Chickpeas Moderate risk
  Chickpeas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
• Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
  A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with kidney disease.
• Sweet potato Low risk
  A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation.
• Salt Low risk
  Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
• Pea fiber Low risk
  Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods.
• Dried kelp Low risk
  Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient.
• Copper sulfate Low risk
  A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.

What it does well

• High protein 43.2%
  40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat).
• Named meat first
  First ingredient is chicken.
• Taurine added
  Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Liver, Pea Protein, Canola Oil, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Salmon Oil, Agar Agar, Calcium Carbonate, Chickpea, Sweet Potato, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Pea Fiber, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Kelp, New Zealand Green Mussels, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Inulin, Chia Seeds, Ginger, Aloe Verra, Apples, Avocado, Blueberry, Carob, Carrot, Chamomille, Cranberries, Fennel Seed, Green Tea, Kale, Marigold, Papaye, Paprika, Parsley, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Rosemary, Spirulina, Thyme, Tomato, Turmeric, Alfalfa, Spinach, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Folic Acid.

Guaranteed analysis

What the label cannot tell you

• Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
• Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
• We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

• Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Chicken Cat & Kitten Can Food - 3-oz, case of 24 UPC 853013002666

Higher-scoring wet food for cats

• Tiki Pets Tiki Cat Luau Wet Cat Food, Variety 91/100 · Excellent
• Wellness Complete Health Adult Cat Wet Food - Seafood Pate, Variety 91/100 · Excellent
• Wellness Complete Health Pate Adult Wet Cat Food, Natural, Protein-Rich, Grain-Free, 3 Ounce, 24 Pack, (Chicken & Herring) 91/100 · Excellent
• Wellness Complete Health Wet Adult Cat Food - Chicken & Turkey Lovers, Variety 91/100 · Excellent
• Wellness Signature Selects Adult Cat Wet Food - Grain Free, Flaked, 2.8 Oz - Tuna & Mackerel 91/100 · Excellent

More from Gentle Giants

• Gentle Giants Natural Non-GMO Beef Cat & Kitten Can Food 62/100 · Good

Informational, not veterinary advice. The score is our opinion of a food, built from the facts on its label with our published method. No brand pays to rank higher. Recipes change: check the bag you have, or scan it in the app.

Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03