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Made by Nacho Chicken, Duck & Quail Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Made by Nacho Chicken, Duck & Quail Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Made by Nacho Chicken, Duck & Quail Dry Cat Food
Made by Nacho Chicken, Duck & Quail Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 17, 2026

Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 9.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
35.00% 36.00%
Fat 18.00% 16.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 0.20% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.50% 3.00%
Taurine 0.20% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3834 kcal/kg 3630 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Dried Eggs, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed tocopherols), Chicken Bone Broth, Duck, Quail, Chicken Livers, Natural Flavor, Pumpkin, Freeze Dried Chicken Livers, Miscanthus Grass, Salmon Oil, Salt, Dried Apples, Dried Blueberries, DL-Methionine, Inulin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Cranberries, Rosemary Extract, Dried Parsley. Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Peas, Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Whole Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cranberries, Taurine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate), Salt, Choline Chloride, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Kitten, Adult 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 Not indicated
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
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 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
  • Brown Rice
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Made by Nacho Chicken, Duck & Quail Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Made by Nacho Chicken, Duck & Quail Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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