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Meow Mix Kitten Lil Nibbles Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 6.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Meow Mix Kitten Lil Nibbles Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Meow Mix Kitten Lil Nibbles Dry Cat Food
Meow Mix Kitten Lil Nibbles Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
6.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 34.00%
Fat 15.00% 16.00%
Fiber 4.50% 4.40%
Calcium 1.20% 0.93%
Phosphorus 1.10% 0.75%
Taurine 0.15% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 7.50%
Calories 3750 kcal/kg 3823 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative), Ocean Fish Meal (Ethoxyquin Used As A Preservative), Natural Flavor, Salmon Meal, Turkey By-Product Meal, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Lactic Acid, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Rosemary Extract Show full list
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
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support
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 & 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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation Growth (puppy/kitten)
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon PetSmart

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken By-Product
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Corn
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 6.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Brewer's Rice, Corn, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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