Purina Cat Chow Kitten Chow Healthy Development With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Formula Dry Cat Food
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Purina Cat Chow Kitten Chow Healthy Development With Real Salmon Dry Cat Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Formula Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | Not listed |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
40.00% | 50.00% |
| Fat | 13.50% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 2.50% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 0.95% |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | 0.85% |
| Taurine | 0.12% | 0.25% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3749 kcal/kg | 3805 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, rice, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, whole grain wheat, salmon, fish meal, animal liver flavor, dried yeast, phosphoric acid, salt, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], potassium chloride, 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)], taurine. Show full list Show less |
Soy protein isolate, poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, soy flakes, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, corn starch, natural flavor, calcium carbonate, phosphoric acid, fish oil, potassium chloride, choline chloride, DL-Methionine, powdered cellulose, taurine, zinc proteinate, salt, dried colostrum, Vitamin E supplement, manganese proteinate, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), ferrous sulfate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), copper proteinate, 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), calcium iodate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), sodium selenite. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Brain health, Eye health | Digestive health, Urinary care, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten | 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten), 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 | 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 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.
- Poultry By-Product
- Corn Protein Meal
- Animal Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Poultry By-Product, Corn Protein Meal, Animal Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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