Health Extension Grain Free Turkey & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food Nulo FreeStyle High-Protein Hairball Management Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nulo FreeStyle High-Protein Hairball Management Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Health Extension Grain Free Turkey & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo FreeStyle High-Protein Hairball Management Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
33.50% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 6.00% | 7.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.55% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.17% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3744 kcal/kg | 3474 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Turkey, Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Tapioca Starch, Peas, Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Carrots, Dried Seaweed Meal, Pomegranate, Blackberries, Whole Blueberries, Whole Cranberries, Raspberries, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Spinach, Turmeric, Tomato, Beets, Parsley, Chicory Root Extract, Sage, Bovine Colostrum, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Organic Dehydrated Kelp, Zinc Polysaccharide Complex, Iron Polysaccharide Complex, Manganese Polysaccharide Complex, Copper Polysaccharide Complex, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Deboned Cod, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potato, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Dried Cranberries, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Iron Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Immune support, Joint care, Heart care, Brain health, Weight management, Endurance support | Hairball control, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Weight management, Digestive health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult, Kitten | 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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 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.
- Turkey
- Chickpea
- Lentil
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo FreeStyle High-Protein Hairball Management Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Turkey, Chickpea, Lentil, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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