Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin & New Zealand Mussels Wet Cat Food Wellness CORE+ Healthy Weight Chicken & Tuna Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin & New Zealand Mussels Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin & New Zealand Mussels Wet Cat Food and Wellness CORE+ Healthy Weight Chicken & Tuna Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
9.50% | 11.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 3.50% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.12% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.10% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.22% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.65% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1284 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken broth, salmon, pumpkin, natural flavors, chicken liver, pea meal, agar-agar, potassium chloride, parsley, choline chloride, salt, dandelion greens, dried New Zealand green mussels, salmon oil, taurine, calcium carbonate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, magnesium proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, vitamin E supplement, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Tuna, Chicken Broth, Tuna Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Sole, Natural Flavor, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Pea Fiber, Taurine, Dried Egg Whites, Sunflower Oil, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Locust Bean Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Marine Microalgae Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Agar-Agar, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Carnitine, Thiamine Mononitrate, Iron Proteinate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Niacin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Not listed | Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| 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 | All Life Stages | All Life Stages, Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab 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.
- Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin & New Zealand Mussels Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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