Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
33.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 7.00% | 7.30% |
| Calcium | 0.90% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.18% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 7.50% |
| Calories | 3586 kcal/kg | 3886 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Oat Fiber, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, brown rice, brewers rice, corn protein meal, powdered cellulose, wheat gluten, natural flavors, egg product, dried plain beet pulp, potassium chloride, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, fish oil, sodium pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate, sodium bisulfate, monocalcium phosphate, powdered psyllium seed husk, salt, DL-methionine, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, marine microalgae oil, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], hydrolyzed yeast, taurine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], magnesium oxide, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Weight management, Digestive health, Skin coat health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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 | Yes |
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 | No |
| 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.
- Brewer's Rice
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
- Beet Pulp
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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