Essence Ranch & Meadow Dry Cat Food Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 7.8. 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
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed 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% |
MoistureHigher 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 listEvery 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 Show less |
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 Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | 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 & 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 | Formulation |
| 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 | No |
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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
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?
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
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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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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