Authority Urinary Tract Health & Hairball Control Chicken Formula Pate Wet Cat Food Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
Both score 8.5 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Authority Urinary Tract Health & Hairball Control Chicken Formula Pate Wet Cat Food and Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.50% | 9.50% |
| Fat | 6.00% | 7.00% |
| Fiber | 1.40% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | 0.10% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1039 kcal/kg | 1276 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Chicken Liver, Powdered Cellulose, Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, CalciumSulfate, Ground Flaxseed, Carrageenan, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Guar Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Sodium Bisulfate, Inulin, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Cranberries, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Salt, L-Carnitine Show full list Show less |
CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, CHICKEN HEARTS, GROUND DRIED PEAS, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, CRANBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, SALT, AGAR-AGAR, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, SALMON OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TAURINE, MINERALS (IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Urinary care, Hairball control | Heart care, Immune support, Brain health, Skin coat health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | 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 | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Liver
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.5 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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