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Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food and Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food
Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food
Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

Verified May 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
43.00% 40.00%
Fat 20.00% 20.00%
Fiber Not listed 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.40%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 1.20%
Omega-6 Not listed 4.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 4075 kcal/kg 4120 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
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
Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated herring, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, pollock oil, chicken fat, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, natural chicken flavor, ground miscanthus grass, chicken hearts, choline chloride, whole cranberries, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, zinc proteinate, riboflavin, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Brain health, Bone health, Immune support Digestive health, Probiotic support, Brain health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage Kitten 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How 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 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 No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Egg

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 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, Egg.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Applaws Healthy Start Complete & Balanced Kitten Chicken Recipe Dry Food does not list an AAFCO status; Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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