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Almo Nature Mousse HQS Mackerel and Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet Cat Food

Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Almo Nature Mousse HQS Mackerel and Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food and Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Almo Nature Mousse HQS Mackerel and Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food
Almo Nature Mousse HQS Mackerel and Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet Cat Food
Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.4 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
17.00% 10.00%
Fat 2.50% 1.50%
Fiber 0.10% 1.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 84.00%
Calories 666 kcal/kg 749 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Mackerel 40%, Water Sufficient For Processing 38.6%, Chicken 20%, Tapioca Starch 0.8%, Dehydrated Egg 0.3%, Guar Gum 0.3%.
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Mackerel, Tapioca Starch, Vegetable Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Guar Gum, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide), Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K)), Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Low fat, Weight management Sensitive stomach, Hydration support, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Mousse Shredded
Processing Not listed Canned
Life stage Adult, Senior Kitten, Adult, Senior
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.
No 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.
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Mackerel
  • Chicken
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Guar Gum

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet 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: Mackerel, Chicken, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Almo Nature Mousse HQS Mackerel and Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food is not; Solid Gold Chicken & Mackerel Shreds Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

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