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Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.0 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 33.00%
Fat 15.00% 17.00%
Fiber 3.00% 4.00%
Calcium 0.80% 0.90%
Omega-3 0.20% Not listed
Omega-6 2.00% 3.50%
Taurine 0.15% 0.18%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3722 kcal/kg 3785 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Corn Grits, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Meal, Chicken, Brewers Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Natural Flavor, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus High energy, Digestive health, Dental care, Heart care, Skin coat health Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health
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 & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Not listed
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.
Yes 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.
No 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Chicken, Brewer's Rice, Beet Pulp.

See the full profiles: Iams Proactive Health Healthy Adult Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nutro Adult Formula Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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