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Essence Ranch & Meadow Wet Cat Food Hound & Gatos Lamb & Liver Recipe Wet Cat Food

Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence Ranch & Meadow Wet Cat Food and Hound & Gatos Lamb & Liver Recipe Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Essence Ranch & Meadow Wet Cat Food
Essence Ranch & Meadow Wet Cat Food

Verified Sep 16, 2026

Hound & Gatos Lamb & Liver Recipe Wet Cat Food
Hound & Gatos Lamb & Liver Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 17, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
10.00% 11.00%
Fat 7.00% 8.00%
Fiber 1.00% 1.00%
Taurine 0.05% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1365 kcal/kg 1358 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Lamb, Pork, Lamb Broth, Pork Liver, Boar, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Agar-Agar, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Niacinamide, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Magnesium Proteinate, Taurine, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Dandelion Greens, Fructooligosaccharide, Marine Microalgae Oil. Show full list
Lamb, Lamb Broth, Lamb Liver, Agar-Agar, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Salmon Oil Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Marketed benefits Digestive health Sensitive stomach, Weight management, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages Adult, Kitten
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 Yes
Life stages All Life Stages All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
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 We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Lamb
  • Lamb Broth
  • Tricalcium Phosphate
  • Agar
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Choline Chloride

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Lamb Broth, Tricalcium Phosphate, Agar, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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