9Lives Morris' Catch Tuna & Ocean Fish Flavors Dry Cat Food Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor
Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor scores higher on KibbleLab, 6.4 to 6.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
9Lives Morris' Catch Tuna & Ocean Fish Flavors Dry Cat Food and Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Aug 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
6.2 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 9.00% | 11.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 0.80% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.12% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3337 kcal/kg | 3595 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Whole Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Meat Bone Meal, Whole Wheat, Animal Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tuna Meal, Ocean Fish Meal (Preserved With Ethoxyquin), Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, 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), Taurine, Red 40, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate) Titanium Dioxide, Lactic Acid, BHA (Used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Ground Yellow Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Wheat, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Meat and Bone Meal, Glycerin, Animal Liver Flavor, Chicken, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Natural Flavors, Turkey By-Product Meal, Choline Chloride, Green Beans (Dried), Carrots (Dried), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, 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), Yellow 6, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Tryptophan, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | High energy, Bone health | Immune support, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Crunchy | Crunchy |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken By-Product
- Soybean
- Meat And Bone
- Animal Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor scores higher, 6.4 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, Soybean, Meat And Bone, Animal Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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