Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food and Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
46.00% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.10% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.45% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.40% | 0.25% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
8.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3530 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
chicken, dehydrated chicken, sweet potatoes, pea starch, dehydrated pork, pork fat, dried beet pulp, hydrolyzed fish, natural flavors, dried whole eggs, herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil, pea fiber, dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, calcium sulfate dihydrate, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, dried pomegranate, dried apple, 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, potassium chloride, 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 |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Dried Yeast, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Liver, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Menhaden Fish Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| 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
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Farmina N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food and Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food .
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