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Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 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 Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 34.00%
Fat 19.00% 21.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.70%
Calcium 1.20% 1.02%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.82%
Omega-6 3.50% Not listed
Taurine 0.18% 0.19%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 7.50%
Calories 3891 kcal/kg 4052 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, brewers rice, wheat gluten, corn, natural flavors, pea fiber, corn protein meal, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, monocalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, sodium pyrophosphate, choline chloride, salt, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, yeast extract, powdered psyllium seed husk, taurine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, calcium carbonate, L-lysine, DL-methionine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals[zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], glucosamine hydrochloride, carotene, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health, Eye health, Bone health, Joint care, Heart care Digestive health, Immune support, Bone health, Joint care, Dental care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Kitten Kitten
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How 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 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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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 Fat
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Fat, Brewer's Rice, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Nutro Kitten Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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