Best Zinc-Rich Foods for Cats

Ranked by zinc content among foods safe for cats in the Creature Feast catalog.

Mealworms per 100g cooked: 5–7mg zinc Red meat is the premier zinc source for cats, providing highly bioavailable zinc that is readily absorbed without the phytate interference found in plant sources.

Turkey per 100g dark meat: 3–4mg zinc Turkey dark meat provides good zinc levels. Dark cuts consistently outperform white meat for zinc content.

Chicken per 100g dark meat: 2–3mg zinc Chicken provides moderate zinc, with dark meat offering more than breast. A staple protein that contributes meaningfully to zinc intake.

Eggs per large egg: 0.5–0.7mg zinc Eggs provide modest zinc primarily from the yolk. A useful supplementary source within a varied diet.

Salmon per 100g cooked: 0.4–0.6mg zinc Salmon offers some zinc alongside its omega-3 benefits. Not a primary zinc source but adds up in a fish-inclusive diet.

Pumpkin seeds per tablespoon ground: 1–1.5mg zinc Pumpkin seeds are very zinc-rich but contain phytates that reduce absorption. Offer only a few finely ground seeds as an occasional topper.