FirstMate Wild Salmon & Wild Tuna 50/50 Formula Wet Cat Food Natural Balance Platefulls Salmon, Tuna & Crab Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food
FirstMate Wild Salmon & Wild Tuna 50/50 Formula Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
FirstMate Wild Salmon & Wild Tuna 50/50 Formula Wet Cat Food and Natural Balance Platefulls Salmon, Tuna & Crab Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
11.00% | 7.00% |
| Fat | 4.00% | 2.50% |
| Fiber | 0.40% | 1.00% |
| Calcium | 0.30% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.07% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.45% |
| Taurine | 0.05% | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 83.00% |
| Calories | 936 kcal/kg | 899 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Boneless/skinless Salmon, Deboned Tuna, Water sufficient for processing, Potato, Minerals (Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Monodicalcium phosphate, Choline chloride, Potassium chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, D-calcium pantothenate), Taurine, Kale Show full list Show less |
SALMON BROTH, SALMON, TUNA, CHICKEN, CHICKEN LIVER, CARROTS, CRAB, DRIED EGG WHITES, POTATOES, NATURAL FLAVOR, GROUND DRIED PEAS, POTATO STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, SPINACH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GROUND FLAXSEED, MINERALS (IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE), SODIUM CARBONATE, VITAMINS (THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE COMPLEX (SOURCE OF VITAMIN K ACTIVITY), d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN), CRANBERRIES, PARSLEY, TAURINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DRIED KELP, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Sensitive stomach | Heart care, Skin coat health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult, Kitten | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Adult Maintenance |
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 recordWe 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.
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Potato
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
FirstMate Wild Salmon & Wild Tuna 50/50 Formula Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Tuna, Potato.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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