Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 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 Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food compared
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Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 36.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 4.50% | 5.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 1.80% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 1.80% | 2.00% |
| 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 | 3621 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, Salmon Meal, Dried Peas, Fish Meal, Dried Potatoes, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Potato Protein, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Cranberries, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Immune support | Skin coat health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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 | 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
- Canola Oil
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 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, Canola Oil, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.
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 Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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