Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food
Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food and Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified May 18, 2026 |
Verified Sep 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
40.00% | 45.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 5.00% |
| Calcium | 1.40% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 5.00% |
| Calories | 3980 kcal/kg | 4440 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, salmon, turkey, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, rabbit, pollock oil, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, ground miscanthus grass, natural chicken flavor, chicken fat, chicken hearts, whole cranberries, choline chloride, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, dried chicory root, hydrolyzed yeast, dried brewers yeast, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
Salmon with Ground Bone, Chicken with Ground Bone, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Pumpkin Seed, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Fenugreek Seed, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dandelion, Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, D-calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Joint care, Bone health, Cognitive health, Brain health, Eye health | Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Flakes | Freeze Dried |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| 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. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow 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 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 | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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 | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Salmon
- Chicken Liver
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Salmon, Chicken Liver.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Orijen Guardian 8 Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Stella & Chewy's Yummy Lickin' Salmon & Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Morsels Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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