Made by Nacho Bone Broth Infused Cage-Free Chicken & Pumpkin Dry Cat Food Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Made by Nacho Bone Broth Infused Cage-Free Chicken & Pumpkin Dry Cat Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 16.80% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.60% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 2.50% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3886 kcal/kg | 3920 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Dried Eggs, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Chicken Bone Broth, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Salt, Inulin, Dried Blueberries, Vitamins (Niacinamide, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Cranberries, Parsley, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
CHICKEN MEAL, BROWN RICE, CHICKEN, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), BREWERS DRIED YEAST, OAT GROATS, CHICKEN LIVER, SALMON MEAL, NATURAL FLAVOR, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), DRIED VEGETABLE BROTH, PEA FIBER, OAT FIBER, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SALT, DL-METHIONINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, 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), L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE, L-TRYPTOPHAN, CRANBERRIES, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), BLUEBERRIES, DRIED KELP, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, L-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support | Immune support, Heart care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Brain health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten, Adult | 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance | 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 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.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Oat Groat
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Oat Groat, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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