Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food NutriSource Ocean Select Recipe Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Salmon & Rainbow Trout Dry Cat Food and NutriSource Ocean Select Recipe Grain Free Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.7 / 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% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 1.40% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3721 kcal/kg | 4006 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 |
trout, whitefish meal, salmon, peas, salmon meal, sunflower oil, pea starch, dried yeast, natural flavor, pea protein, flax seed, yeast extract, pea fiber, garbanzo beans, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, DL methionine, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), dried whole goat milk, choline chloride, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), taurine, calcium sulfate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), dried pumpkin, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried kelp meal, inulin, hydrolyzed yeast, lactic acid, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, brewers dried yeast, turmeric, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), citric acid (a preservative), yeast culture, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, yucca schidigera extract, salt, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Heart care, Eye health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Heart care, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Kitten, 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 | 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 | Yes |
| 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.
- Salmon
- Whitefish
- 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, 8.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Whitefish, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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