Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Nulo FreeStyle High-Protein Kibble Chicken & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food
Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo FreeStyle High-Protein Kibble Chicken & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
36.00% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 1.20% | 0.55% |
| Omega-6 | 3.50% | 3.40% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3800 kcal/kg | 3672 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Fish Meal, Dried Yeast, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Potato Protein, 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 |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Whole Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Lentils, Deboned Cod, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Sweet Potato, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Proteinate, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Dried Kelp, Dried Cranberries, Niacin Supplement, Iron Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Immune support, Eye health, Heart care, Probiotic support, Digestive health | Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Eye health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten | 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) | 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 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
- Turkey
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Pea
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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