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Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food Natural Balance Reserve Grain Free Duck & Green Pea Recipe Dry Cat Food

Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.8 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food and Natural Balance Reserve Grain Free Duck & Green Pea Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food
Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Natural Balance Reserve Grain Free Duck & Green Pea Recipe Dry Cat Food
Natural Balance Reserve Grain Free Duck & Green Pea Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.8 / 10 7.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 30.00%
Fat 14.00% 12.00%
Fiber 5.50% 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 0.80%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.70%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.50%
Omega-6 Not listed 2.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.16%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 3485 kcal/kg 3515 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whitefish, Whitefish Meal, Peas, Lentils, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
DUCK, DUCK MEAL, PEAS, CHICKPEAS, LENTILS, PEA PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), PEA STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, FLAXSEED, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, DL-METHIONINE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN), MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, ZINC SULFATE, FERROUS SULFATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER SULFATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, MANGANESE SULFATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE), TAURINE, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), ROSEMARY EXTRACT. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Digestive health, Allergy support Digestive health, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
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 Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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.
Yes 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Pea
  • Lentil
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Chickpea
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 7.8 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pea, Lentil, Mixed Tocopherol, Chickpea, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Applaws Adult Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food and Natural Balance Reserve Grain Free Duck & Green Pea Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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