Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Feline Ultamino Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Feline Ultamino Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Iams Proactive Health Adult Hairball Care Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Feline Ultamino Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 22.60% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 8.50% | 5.70% |
| Omega-3 | 0.29% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.90% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.15% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 7.50% |
| Calories | 3506 kcal/kg | 3762 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Corn Grits, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salmon, Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Sodium Bisulfate, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat, Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, 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, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Corn starch, hydrolyzed poultry by-products aggregate, coconut oil, vegetable oil, powdered cellulose, dried chicory root, natural flavors, calcium sulfate, fish oil, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, fructooligosaccharides, sodium pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate, choline chloride, DL-methionine, L-lysine, L-tyrosine, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, L-tryptophan, L-alanine, histidine, salt, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, glycine, magnesium oxide, potassium iodate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Hairball control, Digestive health, Dental care, Skin coat health, Immune support | Allergy support, Sensitive stomach, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Crunchy | 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Feeding Trials |
| 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. |
Yes | Yes |
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.
- Cellulose Powder
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Feline Ultamino Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Cellulose Powder, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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