Evolve Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Original Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Evolve Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 13.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.30% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 | 2.40% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
11.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3588 kcal/kg | 3570 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Peas, Oat Groats, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Chicken Flavor, Fish Meal, Dried Egg Product, Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, Salt, Dl-Methionine, Dried Kelp, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source Of Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Whole Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Menaquinone Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate), Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Chicken Cartilage (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support | Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Senior |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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 recordWe 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.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Original Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Evolve Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Original Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Evolve Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat Food .
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