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9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food Friskies Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food

9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.4 to 6.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food and Friskies Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food
9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Friskies Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food
Friskies Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
7.4 / 10 6.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 30.00%
Fat 12.50% 12.00%
Fiber 2.50% 3.00%
Calcium 1.10% 1.00%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.80%
Omega-3 0.13% Not listed
Omega-6 1.50% Not listed
Taurine 0.15% 0.12%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 12.00%
Calories 3605 kcal/kg 3635 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whole Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Wheat, Ocean Fish Meal, Natural Flavor (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Caramel Color, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (used as a preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Ground yellow corn, corn protein meal, chicken by-product meal, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, wheat flour, meat and bone meal, animal liver flavor, fish meal, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, salmon meal, artificial and natural flavors, dried chicken flavored gravy, salt, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], L-Tryptophan, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health, Eye health Immune support, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Extruded Baked
Life stage Kitten All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken By-Product
  • Corn Protein Meal
  • Soybean
  • Animal Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food scores higher, 7.4 to 6.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean, Animal Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: 9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food and Friskies Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food .

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