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Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Kitten Dry Cat Food

Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Kirkland Signature Chicken & Rice Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Kitten 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

Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Kitten Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Kitten Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 Not listed
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 33.00%
Fat 20.00% 22.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.50%
Omega-3 0.50% Not listed
Omega-6 3.30% Not listed
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 7.50%
Calories 4008 kcal/kg 4130 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 by-product meal, corn, chicken fat, wheat gluten, brewers rice flour, natural flavors, chicken meal, egg product, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, potassium chloride, fish oil, pea fiber, sodium aluminosilicate, salt, sodium pyrophosphate, choline chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, calcium carbonate, fructooligosaccharides, hydrolyzed yeast, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], marine microalgae oil, L-lysine, taurine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), DL-methionine, magnesium oxide, L-threonine, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Probiotic support Digestive health, Probiotic support, High energy, Sensitive stomach
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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation
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 Yes
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 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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Fat
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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