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Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 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 Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food
Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 36.00%
Fat 18.00% 19.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Calcium 1.30% 1.20%
Phosphorus 1.10% Not listed
Omega-3 1.00% Not listed
Omega-6 3.00% 3.50%
Taurine 0.20% 0.18%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3700 kcal/kg 3891 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Allergy support Brain health, Eye health, Bone health, Joint care, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Kitten Kitten
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 Not indicated
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation Not listed
Substantiation How 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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 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, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Evolve Grain Free Deboned Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Kitten Dry Food and Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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