Blue Buffalo Blue Freedom Adult Indoor Weight Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food GO! Solutions Weight Management + Joint Care Grain-Free Chicken Dry Cat Food
Blue Buffalo Blue Freedom Adult Indoor Weight Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blue Buffalo Blue Freedom Adult Indoor Weight Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and GO! Solutions Weight Management + Joint Care Grain-Free Chicken Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 10.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 9.00% | 10.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.70% |
| Omega-6 | 1.50% | 1.70% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3350 kcal/kg | 3692 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Tapioca Starch, Peas, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Potato Starch, Pea Protein, Potatoes, Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium sulfate, DL-Methionine, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Salt, L-Carnitine, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vegetable juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list Show less |
de-boned chicken, peas, chicken meal, potatoes, chickpeas, pea fiber, suncured alfalfa, flaxseed, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, psyllium husk, chicken cartilage (a source of chondroitin sulfate), apples, tomato, carrots, dried chicory root, choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, beta-carotene, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, taurine, salt, DL-methionine, New Zealand green mussels, L-carnitine, yucca schidigera extract, dried rosemary Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Weight management, Immune support, Eye health, Heart care, Skin coat health | Weight management, Joint care, Probiotic support, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult, Senior |
| 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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 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
- Pea
- Potato
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Blue Buffalo Blue Freedom Adult Indoor Weight Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Potato, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blue Buffalo Blue Freedom Adult Indoor Weight Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; GO! Solutions Weight Management + Joint Care Grain-Free Chicken Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Blue Freedom Adult Indoor Weight Control Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and GO! Solutions Weight Management + Joint Care Grain-Free Chicken Dry Cat Food .
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