Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Salmon Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Salmon Recipe Morsels in Broth Wet Cat Food
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Salmon Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Salmon Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Salmon Recipe Morsels in Broth Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 22, 2026 |
Verified Aug 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 9.50% |
| Fat | 2.50% | 2.50% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.04% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.40% |
| Taurine | 0.05% | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 861 kcal/kg | 910 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, Salmon Broth, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Chicken, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Potato Starch, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Ground Flaxseed, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate. Show full list Show less |
Salmon, Salmon Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Dried Egg White, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), 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, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Gravy | Chunks In Broth |
| Processing | Not listed | 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.
- Salmon
- Salmon Broth
- Chicken Liver
- Chicken
- Natural Flavor
- Potato Starch
- Guar Gum
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Salmon Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Salmon Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Guar Gum.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Natural Balance Ultra Protein Real Salmon Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Original Salmon Recipe Morsels in Broth Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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