Optimeal Tender Morsels Lamb & Veggies In Aspic Wet Cat Food Purina Beyond Cage-Free Chicken, Beef & Carrot Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
Optimeal Tender Morsels Lamb & Veggies In Aspic Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Optimeal Tender Morsels Lamb & Veggies In Aspic Wet Cat Food and Purina Beyond Cage-Free Chicken, Beef & Carrot Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
9.00% | 9.00% |
| Fat | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Fiber | 0.50% | 1.20% |
| Omega-3 | 0.04% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 0.32% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.05% | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
84.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 901 kcal/kg | 841 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Beef Heart, Pork Liver, Wheat Gluten, Lamb, Pork Lungs, Dried Plasma, Carrots, Green Beans, Water Sufficient For Processing, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Dl-methionine, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Fructooligosaccharide (FOS), Yeast Extract, Dried Pot Marigold, Chamomile, Thyme, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Sulfate, Sunflower Oil, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
Chicken and beef broth, chicken, liver, wheat gluten, beef, carrots, egg product, natural flavor, inulin, MINERALS [potassium chloride, magnesium proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide], xanthan gum, tricalcium phosphate, taurine, carrageenan, choline chloride, salt, VITAMINS [thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, biotin, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement]. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | Yes |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health | Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Jelly | Chunks In Gravy |
| 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| 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 Broth
- Chicken
- Wheat Gluten
- Carrot
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Optimeal Tender Morsels Lamb & Veggies In Aspic Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Broth, Chicken, Wheat Gluten, Carrot.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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