Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Flaked Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food Dave's Pet Food Shredded Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Flaked Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Flaked Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food and Dave's Pet Food Shredded Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 4.50% | 4.00% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | 0.10% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 0.75% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calorie density | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Taurine, Carrageenan, Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols. Show full list Show less |
MADE IN EMPORIA / Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Chicken Heart, Guar Gum, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), 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), Taurine, Calcium Carbonate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Weight management, Immune support, Skin coat health, Cognitive health, Kidney care | Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Flakes | Shredded |
| 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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 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
- Chicken Liver
- Egg Product
- Potato Starch
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Flaked Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.0 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, Chicken Liver, Egg Product, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Flaked Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Dave's Pet Food Shredded Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain-Free Flaked Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food and Dave's Pet Food Shredded Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Cat Food .
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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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