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GO! Solutions Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food

Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

GO! Solutions Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food and Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
GO! Solutions Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
GO! Solutions Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Verified Sep 15, 2026

Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food
Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food

Verified Sep 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 9.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
46.00% 43.00%
Fat 18.00% 20.00%
Fiber 1.50% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.10% Not listed
Omega-3 0.30% Not listed
Omega-6 2.90% Not listed
Taurine 0.21% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 4298 kcal/kg 4075 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
chicken meal, de-boned chicken, de-boned turkey, duck meal, turkey meal, salmon meal, de-boned trout, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural fish flavor, peas, potatoes, whole dried egg, potato flour, tapioca, de-boned salmon, de-boned duck, salmon oil, pumpkin, apples, carrots, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, lentils, broccoli, cottage cheese, suncured alfalfa, sweet potatoes, blackberries, squash, papayas, pomegranate, phosphoric acid, salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, taurine, choline chloride, dried chicory root, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, beta-carotene, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), yucca schidigera extract, dried rosemary Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Dried Egg, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast Culture, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin Supplement), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin Supplement), Vitamin B7 (Biotin Supplement), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)), Taurine, DL Methionine, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Inulin, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support, High energy Digestive health, Brain health, Bone health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Kitten, Adult, Senior Kitten
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether 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
Substantiation How 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 guidelines The 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 accredited The 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.
Yes Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

GO! Solutions Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: GO! Solutions Carnivore Chicken, Turkey & Duck Grain-Free Dry Cat Food and Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food .

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