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Acana First Feast Kitten Dry Cat Food Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food

Acana First Feast Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana First Feast Kitten Dry Cat Food and Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana First Feast Kitten Dry Cat Food
Acana First Feast Kitten Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food
Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 37.00%
Fat 18.00% 16.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.50%
Calcium 1.70% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.10% Not listed
Omega-3 0.90% Not listed
Omega-6 2.80% Not listed
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3850 kcal/kg 3977 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, oat groats, whole peas, chicken fat, turkey meal, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole herring, eggs, fish oil, natural chicken flavor, lentil fiber, quail, chicken liver, chicken heart, whole cranberries, dried kelp, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, taurine, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A acetate, copper proteinate, biotin, DL-methionine, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Eggs, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Menhaden Fish Oil (Source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid), Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Skin coat health, Bone health, Brain health, Eye health, Probiotic support Allergy support, Digestive health, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Kitten Kitten
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 Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
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 Yes
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 Petco
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat
  • Lentil
  • Chickpea

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Acana First Feast Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Chicken Fat, Lentil, Chickpea.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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