Quick answer

Both Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken and Turkey recipes deliver 90% meat content with low carbs, but the Chicken recipe has slightly lower carbs (10.5%) while the Turkey recipe includes salmon oil for extra omega-3s. Choose based on your cat's protein preference and omega needs.

Meat content and protein source

Both recipes use 90% real meat as the primary ingredient. The Chicken recipe uses chicken only, while the Turkey recipe blends chicken and turkey. If your cat prefers a single-protein diet or has sensitivities, the Chicken recipe offers a straightforward option. The Turkey recipe adds variety without losing the high meat percentage.

Carbohydrate levels and fat profile

Carb content is a key difference: the Chicken recipe contains 10.5% carbs, the Turkey recipe 9.5%. Both are low-carb, but the Turkey recipe is slightly lower. The Turkey recipe also includes salmon oil as an omega-3 source, while the Chicken recipe relies on chicken fat. For cats needing extra omega-3s (e.g., for skin or coat health), the Turkey recipe may be more beneficial.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Protein source: Chicken recipe: single chicken protein. Turkey recipe: chicken + turkey blend.
  • Carbohydrate content: Chicken recipe: 10.5% carbs. Turkey recipe: 9.5% carbs – slightly lower.
  • Omega-3 source: Chicken recipe: chicken fat with Omega 3 & 6. Turkey recipe: added salmon oil for extra omega-3s. Turkey recipe may better support skin and coat health.
  • Price per 1.5kg: Chicken recipe: $11.10. Turkey recipe: $10.20. Both offer value at their catalog price of $15.00.

Product facts

  • Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken with Turkey Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg: Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken with Turkey Complete Dry Cat Food offers 90% chicken and turkey and 9.5% carbohydrate content. Salmon oil provides omega-6 and omega-3 essential oils. The lower carb and added salmon oil support cats that need extra omega-3s for coat health or have grain sensitivities.

    Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken with Turkey Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg

    Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken with Turkey Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg

  • Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg: Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken Complete Dry Cat Food is made with 90% real chicken and a low carbohydrate content of only 10.5%. It's packed with Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and taurine. The single chicken protein and low carbs suit cats with poultry sensitivities or owners wanting a simple, high-protein formula.

    Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg

    Thrive PremiumPlus Chicken Complete Dry Cat Food 1.5kg

Which recipe fits your cat?

Best for

  • Cats needing a single-protein diet or with mild poultry sensitivities – choose Chicken recipe.
  • Cats that benefit from extra omega-3s for coat or skin – choose Turkey recipe.

Not ideal for

  • Cats with a strict single-protein requirement should avoid the Turkey recipe due to its chicken + turkey blend.
  • Cats that need higher carb or grain-inclusive diets – both recipes are low-carb and grain-free.