Farmina Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Dry Cat Food Zeal Canada Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat Food
Zeal Canada Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.1 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Dry Cat Food and Zeal Canada Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.6 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
44.00% | 46.83% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 23.50% |
| Fiber | 1.80% | 3.30% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.31% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 1.11% |
| Omega-3 | 0.90% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.30% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.40% | 1.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
8.00% | 8.68% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3983 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
chicken, dehydrated chicken, sweet potatoes, pea starch, pork fat, dehydrated pork, dried whole eggs, natural flavors, hydrolyzed fish, herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil, pea fiber, dried carrot, dried beet pulp, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, dried pomegranate, dried apple, potassium chloride, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried sweet orange, dried blueberry, salt, brewers dried yeast, 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, calcium sulfate dihydrate, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, monocalcium phosphate, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list Show less |
(Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken heart) 96.0%, Pumpkin 1.0%, Bamboo fiber 1.0%, Eggshell, Dicalcium phosphate, Natural Flavor, Krill meal, Ginger root, Green Lipped Mussel, Kelp, Turmeric root, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, lron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Organic Carrot, Organic Apple, Organic Tomato, Organic Shitake Mushroom, Organic Broccoli, Organic Orange, Organic Cranberry, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Spinach, Organic Beet, Organic Tart Cherry, Organic Strawberry, Organic Blueberry, Natural mixed tocopherol. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Probiotic support | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Joint care, Brain health, Bone health, Inflammation reduction, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Air Dried |
| Processing | Not listed | Air Dried |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| 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 | 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
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Zeal Canada Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Cat Food scores higher, 9.1 to 8.6 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: Chicken, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Farmina Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Dry Cat Food and Zeal Canada Air-Dried Chicken Recipe 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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