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Applaws Fish Bone Broth With Salmon Topper Nulo Freestyle Cat Chunky Salmon & Mackerel Broth Topper

Nulo Freestyle Cat Chunky Salmon & Mackerel Broth Topper scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.6 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Applaws Fish Bone Broth With Salmon Topper and Nulo Freestyle Cat Chunky Salmon & Mackerel Broth Topper compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Applaws Fish Bone Broth With Salmon Topper
Applaws Fish Bone Broth With Salmon Topper

Verified Jul 18, 2026

Nulo Freestyle Cat Chunky Salmon & Mackerel Broth Topper

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
7.4 / 10 7.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
3.00% 6.00%
Fat 0.10% 0.20%
Fiber 0.50% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
96.00% 93.00%
Calories 232 kcal/kg 308 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Fish Bone Broth, Salmon, Guar Gum, Tilapia (Source of Collagen). Fish Broth, Salmon, Mackerel, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Parsley, Ginger, Turmeric, Xanthan Gum, Chamomile.
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Hydration support Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Topper Topper
Texture Broth Chunks In Broth
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.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Not listed
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.
No 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.
Yes 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

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Salmon
  • Guar Gum

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Freestyle Cat Chunky Salmon & Mackerel Broth Topper scores higher, 7.6 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Guar Gum.

See the full profiles: Applaws Fish Bone Broth With Salmon Topper and Nulo Freestyle Cat Chunky Salmon & Mackerel Broth Topper .

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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