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Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food

Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food and NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food
Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food
NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food
KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 32.00%
Fat 20.00% 19.00%
Fiber 3.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.60%
Omega-6 3.30% 2.70%
Taurine 0.10% 0.15%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 4008 kcal/kg 4105 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, ground white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, flaxseed, sodium bisulfate, salmon oil (a source of DHA), potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, niacin, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, sodium selenite, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list
chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver, brown rice flour, barley, dried egg product, agar-agar, dehydrated alfalfa meal, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), potassium chloride, marine microalgae oil, dicalcium phosphate, salt, choline chloride, natural flavor, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, selenium yeast), taurine, hydrolyzed yeast, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), dried kelp, yucca schidigera extract, brewers dried yeast Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Probiotic support Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Kitten, 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.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
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.
No 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 We 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
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Salmon Oil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Mixed Tocopherol, Salmon Oil.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food and NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food .

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