Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Kitten Chicken Recipe Wet Food
Both score 8.9 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Kitten Chicken Recipe Wet Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.9 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
10.80% | 10.00% |
| Fat | 3.20% | 3.50% |
| Fiber | 1.70% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
80.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 914 kcal/kg | 910 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken, pork liver, chicken liver, wheat gluten, brewers rice flour, pork plasma, natural flavors, glycine, powdered cellulose, calcium carbonate, fish oil, hydrolyzed yeast, carrageenan, sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, potassium chloride, guar gum, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, citric acid, sodium carbonate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, carotene. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg White, Potato Starch, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (Source of DHA), Potassium Chloride, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), DL-Methionine, Magnesium Sulfate Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Immune support | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Loaf | Chunks In Broth |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Kitten | 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten) | 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. |
Yes | 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
- Chicken Liver
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.9 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Original Kitten Chicken Recipe Wet Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Royal Canin Kitten Loaf in Sauce Wet Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Kitten Chicken Recipe Wet Food .
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