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Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs

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Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs healthy?

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cat food contains high-quality ingredients like chicken, barley, and flaxseed, which provide essential nutrients and support digestive health.

How processed is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs?

Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cranberries, Chicken, Chicken Meal count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Blue Buffalo Tastefuls with Chicken Weight Control Natural Adult Dry Cat Food - 5lbs

70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$28.98 · 7 lb · $28.98 / count
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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Pet Food
Summary

This cat food contains high-quality ingredients like chicken, barley, and flaxseed, which provide essential nutrients and support digestive health. The inclusion of L-Carnitine and psyllium seed husks indicates a focus on weight management and metabolic health. However, as a processed product, it is subject to a score cap, but the clean ingredient list helps it achieve a relatively high rating within its category.

Key ingredients 8

Flaxseed
Very Good

Flaxseed provides omega-3 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat.

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Cranberries
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Chicken
Good

Chicken provides high-quality protein essential for maintaining muscle and energy in cats.

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Chicken Meal
Good

Chicken meal offers concentrated protein, supporting muscle health and overall vitality.

L-Carnitine
Good

L-Carnitine supports fat metabolism, helping cats maintain a healthy weight.

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Barley
Neutral

Barley acts as a carbohydrate source to provide energy, but it is not a key nutritional component.

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Brown Rice
Neutral

Brown rice serves as a digestible carbohydrate source, contributing to energy levels.

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Psyllium Seed Husks
Neutral

Psyllium husks are included for fiber content, aiding digestion without affecting overall health negatively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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