Natural Balance Original Ultra Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food Wellness Complete Health Purrfect Duos Salmon & Shrimp Wet Cat Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Natural Balance Original Ultra Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Wellness Complete Health Purrfect Duos Salmon & Shrimp Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
9.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 5.00% | 4.50% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.15% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Taurine | 0.05% | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1160 kcal/kg | 915 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
SALMON, SALMON BROTH, WATER SUFFICIENT FOR PROCESSING, CHICKEN LIVER, CHICKEN, MACKEREL, BROWN RICE, CHICKEN HEARTS, CARROTS, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, CRANBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, SALT, AGAR-AGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TAURINE, MINERALS (IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE), 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), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
Salmon, Salmon Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Chicken, Dried Egg Product, Shrimp, Natural Flavor, Carrots, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Dried Ground Peas, Salt, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Cranberries, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Iron Proteinate, Xanthan Gum, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Heart care, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Brain health | High energy, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Dental care, Bone health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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 | All Life Stages | 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
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
- Carrot
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Natural Balance Original Ultra Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Salmon Broth, Chicken, Carrot.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Natural Balance Original Ultra Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness Complete Health Purrfect Duos Salmon & Shrimp Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Natural Balance Original Ultra Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Wellness Complete Health Purrfect Duos Salmon & Shrimp Wet Cat Food .
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