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Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free

Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 17, 2026

Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free
Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free

Verified Aug 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.0 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 38.00%
Fat Not listed 18.00%
Fiber Not listed 3.00%
Calcium 1.40% 1.30%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.90%
Omega-3 2.20% 1.90%
Omega-6 2.70% 2.30%
Taurine 0.20% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories Not listed 3950 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Peas, Pea Starch, Fish Meal, Pea Protein, Canola Oil, Dried Egg Product, Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid and ARA-Arachidonic Acid), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Tapioca Starch, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, L-Threonine, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), DL-Methionine, Potatoes, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Potassium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Kelp. Vitamin E Supplement. preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Vegetable Juice for color, Salt, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (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), Calcium lodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list
Salmon, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Meal, Peas, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Pea Starch, Whole Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Inulin, Cranberry Pomace, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxide Hydrochloride, Beta Carotene, Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Eye health Brain health, Eye health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How 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 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.

  • Salmon
  • Pea
  • Pea Starch
  • Canola Oil
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Pea, Pea Starch, Canola Oil, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Kitten Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free .

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