Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin & New Zealand Mussels Wet Cat Food Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Kitten Minced Chicken Recipe in Gravy Wet Food
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Kitten Minced Chicken Recipe in Gravy Wet Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. 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 Tiny Tasters Kitten Minced Chicken Recipe in Gravy Wet Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
9.50% | 8.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 2.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.50% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 90.00% |
| Calories | 1284 kcal/kg | 1030 kcal/kg |
| 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 |
Boneless Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Duck, Eggs, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavors, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Marine Microalgae Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Magnesium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Salmon Oil, DL Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Not listed | Brain health, Eye health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Dental care, Bone health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Minced |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Kitten |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
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
- Chicken Liver
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Kitten Minced Chicken Recipe in Gravy Wet Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 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: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Natural Flavor, Chicken Liver.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin & New Zealand Mussels Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE Tiny Tasters Kitten Minced Chicken Recipe in Gravy Wet Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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