Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Made by Nacho Chicken & Chicken Liver Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food
Made by Nacho Chicken & Chicken Liver Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Made by Nacho Chicken & Chicken Liver Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
36.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 19.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.75% |
| Omega-6 | 3.50% | 2.50% |
| Taurine | 0.18% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3891 kcal/kg | 3972 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Salt, 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 Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oats, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Eggs, Brown Rice, Millet, Chicken Livers, Chicken Bone Broth, Coconut Meal, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Coconut Oil, Vitamins (Niacinamide, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Miscanthus Grass, Salt, Dried Apples, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharides, Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Ethylene Diamine Dihydroiodide), Choline Chloride, Dried Parsley, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Brain health, Eye health, Bone health, Joint care, Heart care | Brain health, Eye health, Probiotic support, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten | Kitten |
| 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Growth (puppy/kitten) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Formulation |
| 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. |
No | No |
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.
- Chicken
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Brown Rice
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Made by Nacho Chicken & Chicken Liver Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Brown Rice.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Made by Nacho Chicken & Chicken Liver Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Made by Nacho Chicken & Chicken Liver Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food .
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