Fussie Cat Market Fresh Salmon & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Fussie Cat Market Fresh Salmon & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 23, 2026 |
Verified Oct 10, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
35.00% | 36.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 4.05% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 1.50% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3660 kcal/kg | 3822 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken, Natural Flavors, Catfish Meal, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Choline Chloride, Salmon Meal, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Taurine, Dried Dandelion Greens, Mixed Tocopherol (Preservative), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dried Kelp, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Salmon, chicken meal, pea starch, potato protein, cassava root flour, dried yeast, canola meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, dried egg product, sweet potatoes, natural flavor, dried chicory root, phosphoric acid, flaxseed, sodium bisulfate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, salt, calcium carbonate, 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)], MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite]. A276325 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health, Urinary care, Appetite support | Immune support, Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Adult |
| 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 | All Life Stages | 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.
- Salmon
- Chicken
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Chicken, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Fussie Cat Market Fresh Salmon & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Fussie Cat Market Fresh Salmon & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Cat Food .
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