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Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food Sportmix Original Recipe Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food and Sportmix Original Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Sportmix Original Recipe Dry Cat Food
Sportmix Original Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 7.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
29.00% 30.00%
Fat 14.00% 10.00%
Fiber 6.80% 4.00%
Omega-3 0.50% Not listed
Omega-6 2.30% Not listed
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
8.00% 10.00%
Calories 3656 kcal/kg 3455 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Corn, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, brewers rice, wheat, natural flavors, rice hulls, pea fiber, dried chicory root, fish oil, vegetable oil, calcium sulfate, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, sodium pyrophosphate, DL-methionine, salt, fructooligosaccharides, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, taurine, L-lysine, trace minerals [zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Meal, Wheat, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whitefish Meal, Natural Flavors, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Weight management, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Dental care Bone health, Skin coat health, Eye health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult 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 Adult Maintenance 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.
Yes 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.

  • Corn
  • Chicken By-Product
  • Chicken Fat
  • Wheat
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.2 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Chicken By-Product, Chicken Fat, Wheat, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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