Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Chicken & Green Pea Pate Wet Cat Food Simply Nourish Indoor Adult Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
Simply Nourish Indoor Adult Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Chicken & Green Pea Pate Wet Cat Food and Simply Nourish Indoor Adult Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
9.00% | 8.50% |
| Fat | 5.00% | 4.50% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 2.00% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.75% |
| Taurine | 0.05% | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1180 kcal/kg | 1002 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, PEAS, PEA PROTEIN, GROUND DRIED PEAS, CHICKEN HEARTS, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, CRANBERRIES, SALMON OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), AGAR-AGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TAURINE, SALT, MINERALS (IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE), INULIN, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), SODIUM CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Dried Chicory Root, 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), Taurine, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Yucca Schidigera Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Marketed benefits | Allergy support, Sensitive stomach, Digestive health | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow 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 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.
- Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Liver
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Indoor Adult Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Chicken & Green Pea Pate Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Indoor Adult Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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