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Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Duck Pate Wet Cat Food Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck & Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food

Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck & Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Duck Pate Wet Cat Food and Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck & Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Duck Pate Wet Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Duck Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck & Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 27, 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.
9.00% 8.50%
Fat 4.00% 4.00%
Fiber 1.40% 1.00%
Taurine 0.10% 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1086 kcal/kg 1127 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Duck, Chicken Liver, Duck Broth, Chicken, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Cranberries, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Guar Gum, Menhaden Fish Oil, Salt, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement]. E280123-3 Show full list
Duck Broth, Duck, Chicken, Brown Rice, Sunflower Oil, Chicken Hearts, Carrots, Sweet Potato, Tomato Paste, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Egg, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Salmon Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Taurine, Salt, Parsley, 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
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Hydration support Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Minced
Processing Canned Gently Cooked
Life stage Adult 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 Adult Maintenance 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 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.

  • Duck
  • Duck Broth
  • Chicken
  • Tricalcium Phosphate

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck & Chicken Recipe 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: Duck, Duck Broth, Chicken, Tricalcium Phosphate.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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