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Crave Dry Cat Salmon & Ocean Fish Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Crave Dry Cat Salmon & Ocean Fish and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Crave Dry Cat Salmon & Ocean Fish
Crave Dry Cat Salmon & Ocean Fish

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
7.6 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 36.00%
Fat 18.00% 16.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.50%
Omega-6 3.00% 1.50%
Taurine 0.16% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 12.00%
Calories 3785 kcal/kg 3822 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Split Peas, Tapioca Starch, Fish Meal, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Lentils, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid (preservatives), 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
Salmon, chicken meal, pea starch, potato protein, cassava root flour, dried yeast, canola meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, dried egg product, sweet potatoes, natural flavor, dried chicory root, phosphoric acid, flaxseed, sodium bisulfate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, salt, calcium carbonate, taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite]. A276325 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Digestive health, High energy Immune support, Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
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 Not indicated
Life stages All Life Stages Not listed
Substantiation How 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 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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Potato Protein

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.2 to 7.6 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: Salmon, Chicken, Mixed Tocopherol, Potato Protein.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Crave Dry Cat Salmon & Ocean Fish is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Crave Dry Cat Salmon & Ocean Fish and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato 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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