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Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food and Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
9.2 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
42.00% 36.00%
Fat 30.00% 27.00%
Fiber 2.00% 4.00%
Taurine 0.20% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
5.00% 12.00%
Calories 4707 kcal/kg 4610 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Salmon, Chicken Necks, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Liver, Spinach, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Cranberries, Coconut Oil, Inulin, Salt, Taurine, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (as preservative), Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Salt, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline (Choline Chloride), Green Tea Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), L-Carnitine, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement, Dried Green Lipped Mussel Powder, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Cobalt Carbonate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support Joint care, Skin coat health, Heart care, Digestive health, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Crunchy
Processing Freeze Dried Air 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 Not listed
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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Heart
  • Chicken Liver
  • Flaxseed
  • Salmon Oil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.6 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, Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food and Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken 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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