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NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food and Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food
NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

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

Verified Aug 30, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 36.00%
Fat 19.00% 27.00%
Fiber 5.00% 4.00%
Omega-3 0.60% Not listed
Omega-6 2.70% Not listed
Taurine 0.15% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 12.00%
Calories 4106 kcal/kg 4610 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
chicken meal, brown rice, peas, salmon, chicken livers, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), flax seed, yeast extract, natural flavor, dried yeast, oatmeal, dried plain beet pulp, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), dried egg product, menhaden fishmeal, dried tomato pomace, phosphoric acid, choline chloride, salt, DL methionine, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, sodium selenite), brewers dried yeast, dried cranberries, potassium chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), calcium carbonate, inulin, taurine, lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), inositol, yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, rosemary extract 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
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care Joint care, Skin coat health, Heart care, Digestive health, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Crunchy
Processing Not listed 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.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Citric Acid
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Mixed Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: NutriSource Cat & Kitten Chicken Meal, Salmon & Liver Dry Cat Food and Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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