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Authority Digestive Support Adult Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 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 Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Authority Digestive Support Adult Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Authority Digestive Support Adult Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.7 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
33.00% 32.00%
Fat 8.00% 10.00%
Fiber 9.00% 10.80%
Calcium 0.80% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.60% Not listed
Omega-3 0.10% Not listed
Omega-6 1.50% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 7.50%
Calories 3230 kcal/kg 3302 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Chicken meal, pea fiber, corn, wheat gluten, wheat, corn gluten meal, natural flavors, brewers rice, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, sodium pyrophosphate, fish oil, calcium sulfate, choline chloride, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, salt, rice flour, fructooligosaccharides, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, DL-methionine, monosodium phosphate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health Weight management, Appetite support
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.
Formulation 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 Yes
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 No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Beet Pulp
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 7.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Corn, Wheat, Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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