Insights into the best cat food options reveal that Whiskas’ Poultry in Sauce tops the list for wet food, rated ‘very good’ due to its quality ingredients and low sugar content, priced at 3.96 euros per kilogram. Lidl’s Coshida Gourmet Bites follows closely as an affordable alternative. In dry food, Netto Marken-Discount’s Attica Crunchy Menu with Beef ranks highest, also rated ‘very good’ and priced at just 1.15 euros per kilogram. Independent evaluations of various brands further enrich the buying guide for cat owners.
Insights into the Top Cat Food Selections
When it comes to wet food, the standout performer is from Whiskas. This brand has earned a remarkable overall score of ‘very good’ (1.2) with its Poultry in Sauce variety, excelling in both ingredient quality and composition (1.0 rating). This delectable option ensures that your feline friend receives all the vital vitamins and nutrients they need. Furthermore, the feeding guidelines are in line with the high standards set by consumer protection groups (1.0 rating). In the realm of ‘Declaration and Advertising Claims’, Whiskas garnered a ‘good’ rating (1.8). Notably, the sugar content is minimal, remaining under 2 grams, consistent with other reviewed products. Priced at just 3.96 euros per kilogram, it’s a fantastic choice for cat owners.
Not to be overlooked, Lidl’s budget-friendly option, Coshida Gourmet Bites with Beef & Liver in Sauce, also achieved impressive ratings, demonstrating that quality cat nutrition doesn’t have to break the bank. This product secured an overall rating of ‘very good’ (1.3), placing it in second position alongside Edeka’s good&cheap Gourmet Bites with Chicken and Rewe’s ZooRoyal Salmon Pâté, which features fine pieces in yogurt jelly. With a price of only 1.33 euros per kilogram, it’s an outstanding value.
Turning to dry food, another budget-friendly choice shines as well: the Netto Marken-Discount Attica Crunchy Menu with Beef has claimed the top spot with a ‘very good’ (1.3) rating. This food provides essential vitamins and nutrients necessary for your cat’s well-being (1.0 rating), and the feeding guidelines are suitably appropriate (1.0 rating). However, one drawback noted is the non-resealable packaging, which led to a minor deduction in points from consumer advocates. To maintain freshness, it’s advisable to transfer the food to a different container. At a mere 1.15 euros per kilogram, Netto’s offering is not only the best in the test but also offers exceptional value for money.
Cat Food Evaluated by Independent Testing
Beyond the top two winners, several other brands were assessed by independent testing organizations. For comprehensive insights into how various wet and dry foods from good&cheap, Zooroyal, and others performed, check out our detailed cat food buying guide. Additionally, our partner, ÖKO-Test, has evaluated organic wet food products, which we also include in our cat food review.
The Ultimate Comparison of Wet Cat Food
Top Performer
Value Choice
Alternative Top Performer
Other Excellent Options
Premium Wet Food
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.5)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
good (2.0)
good (1.8)
good (1.9)
good (2.4)
good (2.5)
satisfactory (2.9)
Chicken, Pork
Chicken, Beef, Pork, Turkey
Chicken, Beef, Pork
Chicken, Salmon, Beef, Pork
Chicken, Pork, Venison
<2
<2
<2
<2
<2
321/ 0.8
278/ 0.7
242/ 2.4
209/ 2.1
229/ 2.7
12 cans of 400 g
1 can of 415 g
32 bowls of 100 g
32 bowls of 100 g
24 pouches of 85 g
3.96 €/ kg
*1.33 €/ kg
6.20 €/ kg
10.20 €/ kg
14.45 €/ kg
3.96 €/ kg
*1.33 €/ kg
6.20 €/ kg
10.20 €/ kg
14.45 €/ kg
6.20 €/ kg
The Ultimate Comparison of Dry Cat Food
Top Performer
Alternative Top Performer
Value Choice Alternative
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.0)
very good (1.5)
good (2.0)
good (1.6)
satisfactory (3.1)
good (1.9)
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55
59
Duck, Chicken, Horse