Simply Nourish Source Kitten Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food SquarePet VFS Powercat Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Source Kitten Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Simply Nourish Source Kitten Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and SquarePet VFS Powercat Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 8, 2026 |
Verified Oct 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
40.00% | 48.00% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 5.50% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | 1.50% | 1.90% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.60% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 2.50% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3812 kcal/kg | 3806 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Dried Potatoes, Dried Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Deboned Turkey, Pea Fiber, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (Source of DHA), Dried Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid (Preservatives), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Salmon, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed, Cranberries, Tomatoes, Apples, Carrots, Miscanthus Grass, Salmon Oil Source of DHA, Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Magnesium Proteinate, 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), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Selenite), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Brain health, Eye health | Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Appetite 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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.
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Potato
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Source Kitten Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Potato, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Simply Nourish Source Kitten Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; SquarePet VFS Powercat Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Simply Nourish Source Kitten Turkey & Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and SquarePet VFS Powercat Turkey & Chicken Dry Cat Food .
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