Orijen Wild Reserve Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food SquarePet VFS Powercat Herring & Salmon Dry Cat Food
Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Orijen Wild Reserve Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food and SquarePet VFS Powercat Herring & Salmon Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
40.00% | 44.00% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | 1.50% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.30% | 0.75% |
| Omega-3 | 2.00% | 3.00% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 4.00% |
| Taurine | 0.30% | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4120 kcal/kg | 4082 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Whole herring, salmon, flounder, Acadian redfish, monkfish, whole hake, sardine meal, herring meal, blue whiting meal, herring oil, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, salmon meal, pollock meal, sunflower oil, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole peas, natural fish flavor, freeze-dried shrimp, lentil fiber, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole cranberries, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole pears, whole apples, zinc proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
Herring, Salmon Meal, Herring Meal, Potatoes, Salmon, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Vegetarian Flavor, Cranberries, Tomatoes, Apples, Carrots, Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Selenite), Salt, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care | Immune support, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Kitten, 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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 | 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.
- Herring
- Salmon
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Herring, Salmon.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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