AvoDerm Natural Chicken & Herring Meal Formula Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Persian Kitten Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Persian Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
AvoDerm Natural Chicken & Herring Meal Formula Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Persian Kitten Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 30.10% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.60% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.02% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.86% | 0.49% |
| Omega-6 | 4.00% | 2.73% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.18% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 8.00% |
| Calories | 3753 kcal/kg | 4031 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Ground White Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Herring Meal (Source of Omega 3), Avocado, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Egg Product, Dried Chicory Root, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, a -Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Niacin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate), Avocado Oil, Taurine, Parsley Flakes, Kelp Meal, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Inositol Show full list Show less |
Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat, corn, wheat gluten, natural flavors, pea fiber, grain distillers dried yeast, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, sodium pyrophosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], potassium chloride, salt, calcium carbonate, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, hydrolyzed yeast (source of betaglucans), trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], DL-methionine, taurine, psyllium seed husk, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L), L-lysine, magnesium oxide, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Antioxidant support, Immune support, Skin coat health | Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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 | Adult Maintenance | Growth (puppy/kitten) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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 | 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 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 Fat
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Persian Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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