Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food
Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food and Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 2, 2026 |
Verified Jul 17, 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. |
10.00% | 8.50% |
| Fat | 5.00% | 4.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1260 kcal/kg | 1137 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken liver, chicken broth, carrots, brown rice flour, natural flavor, flaxseed oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), guar gum, potassium chloride, agar-agar, salt, DL-Methionine, pumpkin, quinoa, cranberries, blueberries, dried kelp, inulin, taurine, choline chloride, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), magnesium sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, sodium carbonate, zinc amino acid chelate, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, copper amino acid chelate, thiamine mononitrate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid. Show full list Show less |
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Brown Rice, Sunflower Oil, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Liver, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Tomato Paste, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Egg, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Salmon Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Taurine, Salt, Parsley, DL-Methionine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Ground |
| Processing | Canned | Gently Cooked |
| Life stage | Adult, Kitten | Adult, 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance | All Life Stages |
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 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 Liver
- Chicken Broth
- Carrot
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Cat 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 Liver, Chicken Broth, Carrot.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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