Diamond Maintenance Adult Dry Cat Food Iams Healthy Enjoyment Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food
Diamond Maintenance Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Diamond Maintenance Adult Dry Cat Food and Iams Healthy Enjoyment Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | 0.25% |
| Omega-6 | 2.40% | 2.70% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3630 kcal/kg | 3758 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken by-product meal, whole grain ground corn, wheat flour, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried yeast, natural flavor, dried plain beet pulp, sodium bisulfate, potassium chloride, salt, DL-Methionine, taurine, choline chloride, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, niacin, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, sodium selenite, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Corn Grits, Corn Gluten Meal, Salmon, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Animal Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Wheat Flour, Brewers Rice, Natural Flavor, Dried Meat By-Products, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fructooligosaccharides, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Salt, L-Carnitine, Dried Cheese, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support | Immune support, Digestive health, Heart care |
| 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 & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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 | Yes |
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.
- Chicken By-Product
- Whole Grain Corn
- Wheat Flour
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Beet Pulp
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Diamond Maintenance Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Whole Grain Corn, Wheat Flour, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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