Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control
Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo
The Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control (Blue Buffalo) earned a technical score of 70.3/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (46 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (90 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 32.97% protein and 10.99% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
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 | 30 % |
| Crude fat | 10 % |
| Crude fiber | 9 % |
| Moisture | 9 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 3323 kcal/kg |
How much to feed per day
Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3323 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (RER) of the cat by body weight. Adjust according to veterinary guidance — the formula does not account for activity level, neutering or individual clinical conditions.
| Weight of the cat | Energy requirement | Recommended serving |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 146 kcal/day | 44 g/day |
| 4 kg | 177 kcal/day | 53 g/day |
| 5 kg | 206 kcal/day | 62 g/day |
| 6 kg | 233 kcal/day | 70 g/day |
Formula: energy requirement (kcal/day) = 70 × weight(kg)^0.67 [RER — Resting Energy Requirement; the same formula used by the My Pet Magazine cost calculator]. Serving (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (kcal/kg of the food ÷ 1000). Sources: FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2024 / NRC 2006.
Ingredients
- 1Deboned Chicken
- 2Chicken Meal
- 3Brown Rice
- 4Barley
- 5Oatmeal
- 6Pea Protein
- 7Pea Starch
- 8Powdered Cellulose
- 9Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) Peas
- 10Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
What we like
- ✓conservantes naturais
- ✓taurina declarada
- ✓L-carnitina
- ✓carnes frescas
www.bluebuffalo.com — verificado 2026-08-30
Frequently asked questions about Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control
- What is the technical score of Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control?
- Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control (Blue Buffalo) scores 70.3/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (46 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (90 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
- How much protein does Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control has 32.97% protein and 10.99% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
- Is Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control a good food for cats?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Weight Control is "Solid" (score 70.3/100). Strengths: conservantes naturais, taurina declarada, L-carnitina. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.