Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Salmon Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Salmon Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Salmon Dry Cat Food compared
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Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
Verified Aug 18, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 38.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.50% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 1.80% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 1.80% | 2.50% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3596 kcal/kg | 3741 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, menhaden fish meal, peas, lentils, pea protein, faba beans, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), ground flaxseed, natural flavor, calcium carbonate, salt, choline chloride, taurine, zinc proteinate, DL-methionine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), citric acid (preservative), zinc oxide, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, calcium iodate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, vitamin D3 supplement, cobalt carbonate, folic acid, inositol, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Salmon (Source Of DHA), Fish Meal, Pea Protein, Salmon Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Vegetable Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Flaxseed, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Dried Cranberries, Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Citric Acid A (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Immune support | Brain health, Eye health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Kitten |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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.
- Salmon
- Pea Protein
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Salmon Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.3 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 Protein, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Salmon Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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