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Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food

Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food and Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Turkey & Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food
Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food

Verified May 21, 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 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
41.00% 40.00%
Fat 20.00% 20.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.00%
Calcium 1.30% 1.40%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.57% 0.80%
Omega-6 3.76% 3.50%
Taurine 0.20% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3953 kcal/kg 4120 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Deboned Cod, Whole Peas, Lentils, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Pea Fiber, Natural Turkey Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Kelp, Dried Sweet Potato, Dried Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken, turkey, whole herring, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), salmon, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated salmon, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green lentils, chicken liver, eggs, chicken fat, natural chicken flavor, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, pollock oil, lentil fiber, chicken hearts, choline chloride, whole cranberries, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, thiamine mononitrate, copper proteinate, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Antioxidant support, Eye health, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Heart care Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Flakes
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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.

  • Turkey
  • Chicken

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Orijen Original Cat Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 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: Turkey, Chicken.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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