Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food and Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
42.00% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.70% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.90% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 2.80% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.25% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3721 kcal/kg | 3570 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Egg Product, Catfish Meal, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Peas, Lentils, Tapioca, Salmon Meal, Canola oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Menhaden Fish Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Tomato pomace, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Sweet Potato, Taurine, Inulin, Green Mussels, Potato, Pumpkin Meal, Carrots, Turmeric, Pomegranate, Broccoli, Choline Chloride, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Dried Kelp, Thiamine Nitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Citric acid, Copper Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin B12 supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus reuteri Fermentation Product Show full list Show less |
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Chicken Hearts, Pumpkin, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Menhaden Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Choline Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Heart care, Eye health | Skin coat health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| 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 | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
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 | 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. |
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.
- Salmon
- Pea
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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