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Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Limited Ingredient Diet Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Both score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food and Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Limited Ingredient Diet Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food
Essence Ocean & Freshwater Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Limited Ingredient Diet Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Limited Ingredient Diet Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 36.50%
Fat 15.00% 16.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.50% 1.30%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.90%
Omega-3 1.00% 1.85%
Omega-6 1.60% 2.00%
Taurine 0.20% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3680 kcal/kg 3657 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Herring, Mackerel, Whitefish, Catfish Meal, Whitefish Meal, Ocean Fish Meal, Red Lentils, Navy Beans, Green Lentils, Olive Oil, Coconut Flour, Herring Meal, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Taurine, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Green Lipped mussel, Rosemary Extract, Vitamin E Supplement, Chia Oil, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, 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 Cod, Whitefish Meal, Yellow Peas, Green Lentils, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Whole Flaxseed, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cranberries, Dried Kelp, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Digestive health Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 All Life Stages 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 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.

  • Whitefish
  • Green Lentil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whitefish, Green Lentil.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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