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Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food

Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food and Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food
Orijen Wild Reserve Free-Run Chicken & Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified May 20, 2026

Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food
Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 45.00%
Fat 20.00% 25.00%
Fiber 3.00% 2.00%
Calcium 1.40% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.80% Not listed
Omega-6 3.50% Not listed
Taurine 0.20% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 8.00%
Calories 4120 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
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 giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, chicken fat, natural chicken flavor, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, freeze-dried chicken breast, pollock oil, lentil fiber, 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
Duck, duck neck, duck gizzard, duck liver, turkey gizzard, herring oil, organic apple cider vinegar, organic coconut oil, potassium chloride, dried kelp, sodium chloride, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, taurine, vitamin e supplement, niacin supplement, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, riboflavin supplement, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin b12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin d3 supplement Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care Heart care, Immune support, Dental care, Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Minced
Processing Freeze Dried 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Turkey Gizzard

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Purpose Carnivore Duck Freeze-Dried Raw 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: Turkey Gizzard.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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