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Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food

Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 40.00%
Fat 14.00% 16.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Calcium 1.50% 1.10%
Phosphorus 0.90% 0.90%
Omega-3 0.80% 0.75%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.50%
Taurine 0.25% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3530 kcal/kg 3582 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Dried Yeast, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Liver, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Menhaden Fish Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Meal, Dried Egg, Deboned Turkey, Deboned Duck, Sweet Potatoes, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Chicken Bone Broth, Salmon Oil, Yeast Culture, Spray-Dried Pork Plasma, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Inulin, Zinc Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Cranberries, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Salt, Turmeric, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Not listed Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Whole Pieces
Processing Not listed Baked
Life stage All Life Stages 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 All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 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 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
  • Turkey
  • Chickpea

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chickpea.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Chicken & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Kitten Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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