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Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food

Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food and Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
11.00% 11.00%
Fat 8.00% 8.00%
Fiber 1.00% 1.00%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1290 kcal/kg 1245 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken liver, salmon, turkey, chicken broth, turkey broth, duck, dried egg product, whole grain brown rice, flaxseed, oatmeal, carrots, peas, potassium chloride, salt, taurine, apples, cranberries, dried kelp, cassia gum, xanthan gum, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), inulin, fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, copper proteinate, potassium iodide, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite), yucca schidigera extract, choline chloride, parsley. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Ground Flaxseed, Agar-Agar, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, New Zealand Green Mussel, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Not listed Skin coat health, Kidney care, Diabetic support, Weight management, Appetite support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage Kitten All Life Stages
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.
Yes Not indicated
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten) Not listed
Substantiation How 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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken Broth
  • Egg Product
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 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 Liver, Chicken Broth, Egg Product, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food is labeled complete and balanced; Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food and Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food .

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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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