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Natural Balance Platefulls Mackerel & Sardine Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food

Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Platefulls Mackerel & Sardine Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food and Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Platefulls Mackerel & Sardine Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Natural Balance Platefulls Mackerel & Sardine Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 17, 2026

Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food
Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
7.00% 8.00%
Fat 2.00% 3.50%
Fiber 1.50% 2.00%
Omega-3 0.16% Not listed
Omega-6 0.40% Not listed
Taurine 0.05% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
83.00% 82.00%
Calories 830 kcal/kg 958 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Fish Broth, Mackerel, Sardines, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Carrots, Dried Egg Whites, Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Ground Dried Peas, Potato Starch, Sunflower Oil, Spinach, Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberries, 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), Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Sodium Carbonate, Parsley, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract Show full list
Ocean Herring, Water Sufficient For Processing, Ocean Mackerel, Pumpkin, Spinach, Carrots, Red Lentils, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Agar Agar, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Kelp, Dandelion Greens, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Turmeric Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Heart care, Skin coat health Skin coat health, Digestive health, Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Chunks In Gravy Chunks In Gravy
Processing Not listed Gently Cooked
Life stage Adult Adult, Senior
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 Adult Maintenance
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 Yes
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.

  • Mackerel
  • Carrot

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend 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: Mackerel, Carrot.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Platefulls Mackerel & Sardine Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food and Open Farm Herring & Mackerel Rustic Blend Wet Cat Food .

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