Natural Balance Reserve Green Pea & Venison Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Feline Selected Protein PD Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Feline Selected Protein PD Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Natural Balance Reserve Green Pea & Venison Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Feline Selected Protein PD Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 10.00% | 11.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.80% |
| Calcium | 0.80% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | 0.30% |
| Omega-6 | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.16% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 8.00% |
| Calories | 3300 kcal/kg | 3531 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
PEAS, VENISON, PEA PROTEIN, VENISON MEAL, BREWERS DRIED YEAST, CANOLA OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), NATURAL FLAVOR, FLAXSEED, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, DEMETHIONINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, 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), CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), ROSEMARY EXTRACT Show full list Show less |
Peas, duck by product meal, pea protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, hydrolyzed soy protein, vegetable oil, calcium sulfate, sodium bisulfate, DL-methionine, fish oil, sodium pyrophosphate, choline chloride, salt, monocalcium phosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, calcium carbonate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach | Allergy support, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow 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 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.
- Pea
- Pea Protein
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Feline Selected Protein PD Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 7.8 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: Pea, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Natural Balance Reserve Green Pea & Venison Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Feline Selected Protein PD Dry Cat Food .
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