Lucy Pet Products Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food
Lucy Pet Products Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Lucy Pet Products Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
33.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.40% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.93% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.75% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.12% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 7.50% |
| Calories | 3950 kcal/kg | 3823 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, turkey meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried pumpkin, dried carrots, brewers dried yeast, oatmeal, fish oil, natural flavor, dried miscanthus grass, flaxseeds, dried chicory root, DL-methionine, dried kelp, salt, potassium chloride, dried cranberries, dried parsley, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine, mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement. folic acid, biotin), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), taurine, choline chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), L-carnitine, turmeric, yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract, green tea extract, spearmint extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken by-product meal, brown rice, brewers rice, chicken fat, wheat gluten, natural flavors, corn, corn gluten meal, egg product, dried plain beet pulp, powdered cellulose, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, sodium pyrophosphate, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, taurine, rice flour, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, hydrolyzed yeast, marine microalgae oil, calcium carbonate, 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], salt, 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.), carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Immune support | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Growth (puppy/kitten) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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 | 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.
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Lucy Pet Products Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Limited Ingredient 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: Brown Rice, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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