Catnip
other · base score 0.5 · also listed as katzenminze, nepeta cataria
What is it?
Catnip is another common food ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- other
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- katzenminze, nepeta cataria
Common questions about catnip
Is Catnip good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain catnip?
2 UK products list catnip as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is catnip called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: katzenminze, nepeta cataria. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade catnip?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
