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Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food Nulo FreeStyle Indoor Cat Duck & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Nulo FreeStyle Indoor Cat Duck & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food and Nulo FreeStyle Indoor Cat Duck & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food
Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Dry pet food
Nulo FreeStyle Indoor Cat Duck & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.8 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 40.00%
Fat 18.00% 17.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.50% 1.10%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.90%
Omega-3 0.25% 0.50%
Omega-6 3.00% 3.20%
Taurine 0.20% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3940 kcal/kg 3571 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Duck Meal, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Red Lentils, Chickpeas, Green Lentils, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Guineafowl, Potassium Chloride, Coconut Flour, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Magnesium Proteinate, Dandelion, Taurine, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Chia Oil, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B5 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement. Show full list
Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Whole Peas, Lentils, Deboned Cod, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Dried Kelp, DL-Methionine, Dried Cranberries, Sweet Potato, Vitamin E supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Iron Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Immune support Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Weight management, Eye 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 & 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 Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
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 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.

  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Lentil
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo FreeStyle Indoor Cat Duck & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Lentil, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food and Nulo FreeStyle Indoor Cat Duck & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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