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Blackwood Kitten Food Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Royal Canin Kitten Spayed/Neutered Dry Cat Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blackwood Kitten Food Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry and Royal Canin Kitten Spayed/Neutered Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blackwood Kitten Food Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry
Blackwood Kitten Food Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Royal Canin Kitten Spayed/Neutered Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Kitten Spayed/Neutered Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
33.00% 32.00%
Fat Not listed 10.00%
Fiber 3.00% 12.30%
Calcium Not listed 0.93%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.74%
Omega-6 4.20% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 7.50%
Calories 3916 kcal/kg 3260 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Millet, Egg Product, Whitefish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Brewers Dried Yeast, Herring Meal, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Taurine, Turmeric Powder, Dried Carrots, Dried Spinach, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Seaweed Meal, Thiamine Monoitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Citric Acid, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus reuteri Fermentation Product Show full list
chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, corn, wheat gluten, powdered cellulose, pea fiber, natural flavors, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, corn gluten meal, sodium aluminosilicate, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, taurine, rice flour, salt, calcium carbonate, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, hydrolyzed yeast, marine microalgae oil, 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], DL-methionine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Digestive health Immune support, Weight management, Probiotic support, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Gently Cooked Not listed
Life stage Kitten Kitten
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 Growth (puppy/kitten) Growth (puppy/kitten)
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken Fat
  • Beet Pulp
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blackwood Kitten Food Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry and Royal Canin Kitten Spayed/Neutered Dry Cat Food .

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