Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors Dry Cat Food
Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.6 to 7.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor and Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.3 / 10 | 7.6 / 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% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.11% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Taurine | 0.12% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3595 kcal/kg | 3480 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Ground Yellow Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Wheat, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Meat and Bone Meal, Glycerin, Animal Liver Flavor, Chicken, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Natural Flavors, Turkey By-Product Meal, Choline Chloride, Green Beans (Dried), Carrots (Dried), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, 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), Yellow 6, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Tryptophan, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2 Show full list Show less |
Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative), Whole Wheat, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salmon Meal, Turkey By-Product Meal, 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), L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dicalcium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Dl-Methionine, Monoglycerides, Red 40, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Natural White Meat Chicken Flavor, Bha (Used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Immune support, Heart care | Antioxidant support, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Crunchy | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult, Kitten |
| 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 | Not listed |
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 | 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
- Chicken By-Product
- Soybean
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors Dry Cat Food scores higher, 7.6 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, Chicken By-Product, Soybean, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo Dry Cat Food Chicken & Beef Flavor is labeled complete and balanced; Meow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & Turkey Flavors Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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