Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food
Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food and Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
37.00% | 36.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 3.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3977 kcal/kg | 3700 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
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 Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Turkey Meal, Flaxseed Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Sweet Potato, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (Source of DHA), Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Carrots, Dl-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Health focus | Allergy support, Digestive health, Probiotic support | Probiotic support, Allergy 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 & balancedWhether 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) | Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation |
SubstantiationHow 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 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. |
Yes | 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
- Pea
- Chickpea
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food scores higher, 8.2 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, Chickpea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Applaws Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food and Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food .
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