Purina Beyond Grain Free Wild Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate
Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Purina Beyond Grain Free Wild Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.1 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Fat | 5.00% | 7.00% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.25% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.20% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.15% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.75% |
| Taurine | 0.05% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1169 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Not listed |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Salmon, chicken, fish broth, liver, egg product, carrots, inulin, MINERALS [potassium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide], guar gum, taurine, salt, choline chloride, VITAMINS [thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement]. Show full list Show less |
Salmon, Chicken, Salmon Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Pumpkin, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Apple Powder, Cranberry Powder, Taurine, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Cassia Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Blueberry Powder, Papaya Powder, Pomegranate Powder, Thiamine Mononitrate, Peppermint Leaf Powder, Cinnamon, Fennel Powder, 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 | Immune support | Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult, Kitten |
| 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 | All Life Stages, Adult Maintenance |
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
- Chicken
- Egg Product
- Inulin
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate scores higher, 8.6 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Chicken, Egg Product, Inulin.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Purina Beyond Grain Free Wild Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Purina Beyond Grain Free Wild Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate .
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