Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Adult Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Made by Nacho Salmon, Whitefish & Pumpkin Dry Cat Food
Made by Nacho Salmon, Whitefish & Pumpkin Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Adult Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Made by Nacho Salmon, Whitefish & Pumpkin Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 2.00% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3720 kcal/kg | 3760 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Grain Sorghum, Peas, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Apples, Carrots, Blueberries, Cranberries, Sweet Potato, Dried Kelp, Minerals (Calcium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B12 Supplement), Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint. Show full list Show less |
Salmon, Salmon Meal, Millet, Brown Rice, Dried Eggs, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whitefish, Freeze Dried Chicken Livers, Chicken Bone Broth, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Oat Groats, Salmon Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Salt, Dried Apples, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Pomegranate Powder, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamin Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin ), Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Ethylene Diamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Parsley, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Eye health, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Probiotic support, Heart care, Bone health | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | 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 | Adult Maintenance | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance |
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 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.
- Salmon
- Brown Rice
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Made by Nacho Salmon, Whitefish & Pumpkin Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Brown Rice, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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