Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food Meow Mix Tender Centers With Basted Bites Beef & Salmon Flavors Dry Cat Food
Meow Mix Tender Centers With Basted Bites Beef & Salmon Flavors Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.5 to 7.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Friskies Seafood Sensations Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food and Meow Mix Tender Centers With Basted Bites Beef & Salmon Flavors Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.3 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 31.00% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 11.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 0.80% |
| Taurine | 0.12% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3631 kcal/kg | 3530 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Ground yellow corn, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, meat and bone meal, liver flavor, ocean fish meal, phosphoric acid, salt, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, dehydrated seaweed meal, salmon meal, shrimp meal, tuna meal, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], L-Tryptophan, Red 40, Blue 2, Yellow 5. Show full list Show less |
Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative), Whole Wheat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Salmon Meal, Phosphoric Acid, Corn Syrup, Glycerin, Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Used As A Preservative), Titanium Dioxide (Color), Calcium Sulfate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Caramel Color, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Dl-Methionine, Monoglycerides, Yellow 5, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Red 40, Blue 2, Bha (Used As A Preservative), Natural White Meat Chicken Flavor, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Eye health, Immune support | Not listed |
| 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 | All Life Stages | All Life Stages, Gestation / Lactation |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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 recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Corn Protein Meal
- Soybean
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Meow Mix Tender Centers With Basted Bites Beef & Salmon Flavors Dry Cat Food scores higher, 7.5 to 7.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn Protein Meal, Soybean, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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