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Iams Proactive Health Healthy Senior Dry Cat Food Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food

Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Iams Proactive Health Healthy Senior Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Senior Dry Cat Food
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Senior Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food
Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
34.00% 38.00%
Fat 17.00% 17.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.00%
Calcium 0.80% 1.80%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.20%
Omega-3 0.29% 0.75%
Omega-6 2.28% 3.50%
Taurine 0.15% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3746 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Corn Grits, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Vitamins (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), Zinc Oxide, Manganese sulfate, L-Carnitine, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal, Chicken Fat, Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Barley, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Inulin, Taurine, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin C (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate), Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Bone health, Joint care, Heart care, Dental care, Weight management Digestive health, Probiotic support, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Senior All Life Stages
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.
Yes Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance 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 Yes
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.

  • Chicken
  • Beet Pulp
  • Natural Flavor
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Iams Proactive Health Healthy Senior Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Iams Proactive Health Healthy Senior Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Digestive Health Chicken & Rice Wholesome Grains Dry Cat Food .

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