Best Fat / Healthy Fats-Rich Foods for Cats

Ranked by fat / healthy fats content among foods safe for cats in the Creature Feast catalog.

Salmon per 100g cooked: 8–12g fat Salmon is rich in healthy fats including omega-3s, providing concentrated energy and essential fatty acids in every bite.

Canned Sardines per 100g: 8–11g fat Canned sardines are naturally fatty fish that deliver a balanced profile of saturated and unsaturated fats along with omega-3s.

Chicken per 100g dark meat with skin: 10–14g fat Chicken with skin provides a good mix of animal fats that cats metabolize efficiently. Dark meat has more fat than white.

Eggs per large egg: 5g fat Eggs are a well-balanced fat source with a good ratio of saturated to unsaturated fats, concentrated in the yolk.

Cooked Egg Yolk per yolk: 4.5g fat Egg yolk is where nearly all of the egg's fat is concentrated, along with fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E.

Tuna per 100g cooked: 1–6g fat (varies by species) Tuna provides moderate fat with an emphasis on omega-3 fatty acids, though fat content varies by species and preparation.

Turkey per 100g dark meat: 5–8g fat Turkey provides moderate fat, with dark meat containing more than white. A good option for cats who need steady energy.

Mealworms per 100g cooked (90% lean): 10g fat Lean ground beef provides moderate animal fat that cats digest efficiently. Choose 90% lean or leaner for weight-conscious cats.