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Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. 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 Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free
Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free

Verified Aug 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 38.00%
Fat 15.00% 18.00%
Fiber 4.50% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.30%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.90%
Omega-3 1.80% 1.90%
Omega-6 1.80% 2.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3596 kcal/kg 3950 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Salmon, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Meal, Peas, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Pea Starch, Whole Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Inulin, Cranberry Pomace, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxide Hydrochloride, Beta Carotene, Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Immune support Brain health, Eye health
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 & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 record We 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
  • Menhaden Fish
  • Pea
  • Canola Oil
  • 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: Salmon, Menhaden Fish, Pea, Canola Oil, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Salmon & Legumes Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Source Salmon Recipe Kitten Dry Food Grain Free .

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