Nulo Digestive Health Kitten Chicken & Whitefish Dry Cat Food NutriSource Chicken & Salmon Select Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nulo Digestive Health Kitten Chicken & Whitefish Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nulo Digestive Health Kitten Chicken & Whitefish Dry Cat Food and NutriSource Chicken & Salmon Select Recipe Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
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|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
42.00% | 43.00% |
| Fat | 21.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.75% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 3.50% | 2.90% |
| Taurine | 0.30% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3997 kcal/kg | 4322 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Lentils, Oats, Deboned Whitefish, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Whitefish Meal, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Taurine, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Dried Kelp, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Yeast Culture, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, potato starch, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), potato protein, salmon, natural chicken and fish flavors, dried egg product, garbanzo beans, lentils, flax seed, yeast extract, lamb meal, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, calcium sulfate, choline chloride, taurine, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), inulin, DL methionine, dried cranberries, dried pumpkin, dried blueberries, hydrolyzed yeast, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), lactic acid, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, brewers dried yeast, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yeast culture, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Sensitive stomach, Probiotic support, Immune support, Eye health, Heart care, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Brain health, Bowel health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten | Kitten, 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 | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| 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 | No |
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 | Yes |
| 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.
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo Digestive Health Kitten Chicken & Whitefish Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Citric Acid.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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