I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food Rachael Ray Nutrish Senior Healthy Aging Chicken, Chickpea & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food and Rachael Ray Nutrish Senior Healthy Aging Chicken, Chickpea & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 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% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.65% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 1.50% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.12% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 9.00% |
| Calories | 3524 kcal/kg | 3500 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, Dried Peas, Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Concentrate, Dried Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Salmon, Cranberries, Fish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Malted Barley Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Blueberries, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Lactic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (Used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | High energy, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Senior |
| 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 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.
- Chicken
- Chickpea
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
- 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, 8.2 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chickpea, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Chicken + Duck Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Rachael Ray Nutrish Senior Healthy Aging Chicken, Chickpea & Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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