ORIJEN Guardian 8™ Nutrition Facts

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ is an adult dry cat food by ORIJEN with a minimum of 40% protein and 18% fat, and 398 kcal per 100 g.

At a glance

40%Protein (min)
18%Fat (min)
398kcal per 100 g

Its 40% minimum protein is higher than 73% of the 590 dry cat foods in this database.

First ingredients

Chicken Salmon Turkey Whole herring Chicken liver

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount
Protein (min)40%
Fat (min)18%
Fiber (max)4%
Moisture (max)10%
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min)0.35%
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min)0.35%
Calcium (min)1.4%
Phosphorus (min)1.1%
Magnesium (min)0.1%
Taurine (min)0.1%
Vitamin A (min)25000 IU/kg
Omega-6 fatty acids (min)3%
Omega-3 fatty acids (min)1.2%
Total Microorganisms (min)100 Million CFU/lb
Calories398 kcal per 100 g

Ingredients

Chicken, salmon, turkey, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, rabbit, pollock oil, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, ground miscanthus grass, natural chicken flavor, chicken fat, chicken hearts, whole cranberries, choline chloride, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, dried chicory root, hydrolyzed yeast, dried brewers yeast, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract.

Feeding guidelines

| Weight | Lean Adult | Adult Neutered/Spayed | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 lb | 1/5 – 1/3 C (25 – 42 g) | 1/6 – 1/5 C (21 – 25 g) |  |
| 4-6 lb | 1/3 – 2/5 C (42- 50 g) | 1/5 – ¼ C (25 – 31 g) |  |
| 6-8 lb | 2/5 – ½ C (50 – 63 g) | ¼ - 1/3 C (31 – 42 g) | ¼ - 1/3 C (31 – 42 g) |
| 8-10 lb | 1/2 – 4/7 C (63 – 71 g) | 1/3 – 2/5 C (42 – 50 g) | 1/3 – 2/5 C (42 – 50 g) |
| 10-12 lb | 4/7 – 5/8 C (71 – 78 g) | 2/5 – ½ C (50 – 63 g) | 2/5 – ½ C (50 – 63 g) |
| 12-15 lb | 5/8 - ¾ C (78 – 94 g) | ½ - 4/7 C (63 – 71 g) | ½ - 2/3 C (63 – 83 g) |
| 15-20 lb | ¾ -7/8 C (94 - 110 g) | 4/7 - 2/3 C (71 -83 g) | 2/3 – 3/4 C (83 -94 g) |

Package sizes

4lb10lb

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in ORIJEN Guardian 8™?

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ provides 398 kcal per 100 g, based on its published nutrition data.

How much protein does ORIJEN Guardian 8™ have?

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ guarantees a minimum of 40% protein and 18% fat on the label.

What are the main ingredients in ORIJEN Guardian 8™?

The first ingredients listed are chicken, salmon, and turkey.

Is ORIJEN Guardian 8™ grain-free?

Based on its published ingredient list, ORIJEN Guardian 8™ does not contain common grains such as corn, wheat, rice, or soy.

Is ORIJEN Guardian 8™ for adult cats?

ORIJEN Guardian 8™ is labeled as adult dry cat food.

About this data

Data sources: Orijen.

Data was compiled manually and may be out of date.

Data last updated July 11, 2026.

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