Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food Wellness CORE+ Indoor Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Indoor Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Grain Free Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 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 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 38.00% |
| Fat | 10.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 5.50% | 5.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.70% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 1.20% |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | 0.75% |
| Omega-6 | 1.80% | 3.25% |
| Taurine | 0.40% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
8.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3372 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
chicken, dehydrated chicken, whole spelt, whole oats, whole barley, dehydrated pork, natural flavors, pork fat, dried whole eggs, herring, dehydrated herring, dried beet pulp, chicken fat, herring oil, suncured alfalfa meal, dried carrot, 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, calcium sulfate dihydrate, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas, Dried Ground Potatoes, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Cranberries, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Kelp, L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin C (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate), Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Weight management, Metabolic support, Digestive health, Probiotic support | Hydration support, Probiotic support, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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 | Yes |
| 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?
Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 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?
Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE+ Indoor Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Grain Free Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Neutered Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Indoor Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Grain Free Dry 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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