Simply Nourish Tuna, Salmon & Quail Egg Recipe Wet Cat Food Weruva Tuna & Salmon Start Me Up Wet Cat Food
Simply Nourish Tuna, Salmon & Quail Egg Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Simply Nourish Tuna, Salmon & Quail Egg Recipe Wet Cat Food and Weruva Tuna & Salmon Start Me Up Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
10.00% | 9.00% |
| Fat | 2.50% | 2.00% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
83.00% | 85.00% |
| Calories | 969 kcal/kg | 730 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Tuna, Fish Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing, Salmon, Quail Egg, Pumpkin, Chicken Oil, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide), Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride Show full list Show less |
Tuna Broth, Tuna, Salmon, Sunflower Oil, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Celery Extract, Coconut Oil, Taurine, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K) Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Not listed | Hydration support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Shredded | 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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.
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Tapioca Starch
- Calcium Sulfate
- Guar Gum
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Simply Nourish Tuna, Salmon & Quail Egg Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Tuna, Salmon, Tapioca Starch, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Simply Nourish Tuna, Salmon & Quail Egg Recipe Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Weruva Tuna & Salmon Start Me Up Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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