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Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Whitefish & Lentil Dry Cat Food Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food

Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Whitefish & Lentil 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 Whitefish & Lentil Dry Cat Food and Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Whitefish & Lentil Dry Cat Food
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Whitefish & Lentil Dry Cat Food

Verified Sep 8, 2026

Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food
Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
42.00% 40.00%
Fat 16.00% 15.00%
Fiber 3.50% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-6 2.50% 1.60%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3693 kcal/kg 3680 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whitefish, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Canola oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Peas, Lentils, Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Fava Beans, Chickpeas, Alfalfa Meal, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Taurine, Green Mussels, DL Methionine, Fructo-oligosaccharides, L-lysine, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, 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
Herring, Mackerel, Whitefish, Catfish Meal, Whitefish Meal, Ocean Fish Meal, Red Lentils, Navy Beans, Green Lentils, Olive Oil, Coconut Flour, Herring Meal, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Taurine, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Green Lipped mussel, Rosemary Extract, Vitamin E Supplement, Chia Oil, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B5 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Heart care, Eye health, Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support 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 & 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 All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 No
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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Whitefish
  • Herring

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Whitefish & Lentil 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: Whitefish, Herring.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Whitefish & Lentil Dry Cat Food and Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food .

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