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Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils Recipe Dry Cat Food

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.2 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 42.00%
Fat 14.00% 12.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.50% 1.30%
Phosphorus 0.70% 0.90%
Omega-3 0.90% 0.65%
Omega-6 2.80% 2.49%
Taurine 0.25% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3570 kcal/kg 3342 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Chicken Hearts, Pumpkin, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Menhaden Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Choline Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil, Dried Chicory Root, 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), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Deboned Salmon, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Whole Peas, Lentils, Deboned Cod, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Dried Kelp, DL-Methionine, Dried Cranberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Iron Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Digestive health Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Eye health, Heart care, Weight management, Metabolic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages 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 Yes
Life stages All Life Stages Adult Maintenance
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.

  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 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: Salmon, Chicken, Turkey, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Trim Salmon & Lentils 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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