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Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free Cat Kibble Dry

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence Air & Gamefowl Dry Cat Food and Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free Cat Kibble Dry compared

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

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free Cat Kibble Dry
Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free Cat Kibble Dry
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.
40.00% 37.00%
Fat 18.00% 18.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.00%
Calcium 1.50% 1.00%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.80%
Omega-3 0.25% 1.00%
Omega-6 3.00% 6.00%
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 3750 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
G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Red Lentils, Coconut Oil, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Green Lentils, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (fish), Cranberries, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Immune support Digestive health, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Kitten, Adult, Senior
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 All Life Stages
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 Yes
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
Shop Chewy Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Red Lentil
  • Chickpea

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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: Turkey, Chicken, Red Lentil, Chickpea.

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 Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free Cat Kibble Dry .

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