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Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food

Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food and Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food
Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food

Verified Sep 16, 2026

Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food

Verified Oct 14, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
39.00% 42.00%
Fat 17.00% 20.00%
Fiber 4.00% 1.80%
Calcium 1.50% 1.20%
Phosphorus 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.25% 0.90%
Omega-6 2.00% 3.40%
Taurine 0.20% 0.40%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 8.00%
Calories 3820 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Lamb, Pork, Lamb Meal, Mutton Meal , Pork Meal, Red Lentils, Chickpeas, Green Lentils, Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Boar, Goat, Potassium Chloride, Coconut flour, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Dandelion, Taurine, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, Salt, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Chia Oil, Rosemary Extract, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Copper 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
lamb, dehydrated lamb, pea starch, dehydrated pork, pork fat, dehydrated chicken, sweet potatoes, chicken fat, dried whole eggs, natural flavors, herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil, pea fiber, dried carrot, dried beet pulp, calcium sulfate dihydrate, suncured alfalfa meal, potassium chloride, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, dried blueberry, dried sweet orange, dried apple, dried pomegranate, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, salt, brewers dried yeast, monocalcium phosphate, turmeric, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Skin coat health Antioxidant support
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 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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Lamb
  • Pork
  • Pork Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Pork, Pork Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food and Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food .

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