I and Love and You Naked Essentials Hairball Care Salmon + Whitefish Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Source Indoor Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Source Indoor Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Hairball Care Salmon + Whitefish Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Source Indoor Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
Verified Aug 23, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
34.00% | 35.00% |
| Fat | 13.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 5.50% | 7.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 1.30% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3465 kcal/kg | 3438 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, menhaden fish meal, salmon meal, dried peas, dried garbanzo beans, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), powdered cellulose, trout, whitefish, natural flavor, pea protein, sunflower oil, fish oil, pea starch, ground miscanthus grass, choline chloride, dried sweet potatoes, dried carrots, salt, potassium chloride, dried blueberries, dried chicory root, dried cranberries, dried kelp, taurine, citric acid (preservative), mixed tocopherols (preservative), iron amino acid complex, zinc amino acid complex, ferrous sulfate, vitamin E supplement, yucca schidigera extract, niacin supplement, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, zinc oxide, copper amino acid complex, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, manganese amino acid complex, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, manganous oxide, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Fish Meal, Dried Peas, Dried Potatoes, Potato Protein, Pea Starch, Ground Flaxseed, Powdered Cellulose, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Hairball control, High energy | Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | 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 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.
- Salmon
- Pea
- Canola Oil
- Cellulose Powder
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Source Indoor Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Pea, Canola Oil, Cellulose Powder.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Hairball Care Salmon + Whitefish Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Source Indoor Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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