Purina Cat Chow Cat Chow Complete High Protein With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food Temptations Tempting Tuna & Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food
Purina Cat Chow Cat Chow Complete High Protein With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.8 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Purina Cat Chow Cat Chow Complete High Protein With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food and Temptations Tempting Tuna & Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 18, 2026 |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.8 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 0.90% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 1.50% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3737 kcal/kg | 3595 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken by-product meal, ground yellow corn, corn protein meal, whole grain wheat, rice, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, salmon, liver flavor, fish meal, calcium carbonate, phosphoric acid, salt, choline chloride, potassium chloride, taurine, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2. Show full list Show less |
Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Wheat, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal, Brewers Rice, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Meat and Bone Meal, Natural Flavor, Corn Protein Meal, Wheat Flour, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, BHA (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Dried Peas, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Tuna Flavor, Ferrous Sulfate, Dried Carrots, Yellow #6, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Red #40, Yellow #5, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Blue #2, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health | Bone health, Immune support, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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, Adult Maintenance |
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 By-Product
- Corn Protein Meal
- Soybean
- Animal Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Cat Chow Cat Chow Complete High Protein With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food scores higher, 7.8 to 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean, Animal Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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