Authority Digestive Support Adult Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food
Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.9 to 7.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Authority Digestive Support Adult Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 8, 2026 |
Verified Sep 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.7 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
33.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 8.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 9.00% | 8.50% |
| Calcium | 0.80% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.60% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.10% | 0.29% |
| Omega-6 | 1.50% | 2.90% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3230 kcal/kg | 3506 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat, Corn Protein Concentrate, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Turkey Meal, Dried Egg Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Inulin, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Citric Acid 9a Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Corn Grits, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salmon, Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Sodium Bisulfate, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat, Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health | Hairball control, Digestive health, Dental care, Skin coat health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | 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 | Not listed |
| 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 | Yes |
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 recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Beet Pulp
- Cellulose Powder
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.9 to 7.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Beet Pulp, Cellulose Powder.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Authority Digestive Support Adult Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food .
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