Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe and Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
40.00% | 36.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 19.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Taurine | 0.16% | 0.18% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3788 kcal/kg | 3891 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein, Split Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Fish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid (preservatives), Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Immune support, High energy | Brain health, Eye health, Bone health, Joint care, 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. |
Not listed | 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 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
- Pea Protein
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Beet Pulp
- Potato Protein
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp, Potato Protein.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe and Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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