I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food and Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
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Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
34.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.65% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.13% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3524 kcal/kg | 3697 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, dried garbanzo beans, dried peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pea starch, duck, flaxseeds, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, sunflower oil, fish oil, salt, dried egg product, dried sweet potatoes, dl-methionine, Minerals (iron amino acid complex, zinc amino acid complex, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, copper amino acid complex, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, manganese amino acid complex, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), ground miscanthus grass, dried chicory root, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, Vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, menadione sodium bisul_x001E_te complex, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin), citric acid (preservative), mixed tocopherols (preservative), dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product, rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
CHICKEN, CHICKEN MEAL, TURKEY MEAL, CHICKPEAS, BROWN RICE, GROUND BARLEY, GROUND SORGHUM, ANIMAL FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), DRIED PEAS, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, NATURAL FLAVOR, BREWERS DRIED YEAST, SALT, DRIED CARROTS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, TAURINE, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN C), VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, ZINC OXIDE, COPPER SULFATE, NIACIN, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE COMPLEX (SOURCE OF VITAMIN K ACTIVITY), SODIUM SELENITE, FOLIC ACID, CALCIUM IODATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, COBALT CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | High energy, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health | Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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 | All Life Stages |
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 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.
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Chickpea
- Pea
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chickpea, Pea, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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