Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food I and Love and You Naked Essentials Digestive Support Chicken + Pumpkin Dry Cat Food
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Digestive Support Chicken + Pumpkin Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food and I and Love and You Naked Essentials Digestive Support Chicken + Pumpkin Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
36.00% | 36.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.30% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.65% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 2.50% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3700 kcal/kg | 3550 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Turkey Meal, Flaxseed Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Sweet Potato, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil (Source of DHA), Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Carrots, Dl-Methionine, 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 |
Chicken, chicken meal, menhaden fish meal, dried peas, pea starch, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pea protein, salmon, dried egg product, dried pumpkin, dried sweet potatoes, natural flavor, flaxseeds, ground miscanthus grass, sunflower oil, dried tomato pomace, dried carrots, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, minerals (iron amino acid complex, zinc amino acid complex, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, copper amino acid complex, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, manganese amino acid complex, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), dried blueberries, dried chicory root, dried cranberries, dried kelp, DL-methionine, citric acid (preservative), mixed tocopherols (preservative), dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, Vitamins (Vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, Vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B12 supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin), yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Allergy support | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten | Kitten, Adult, 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation | All Life Stages |
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.
- Chicken
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Pea Starch
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Digestive Support Chicken + Pumpkin Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Pea Starch.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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