Best Dry Cat Food With Grains
We list 96 dry cat foods with grains. Ingredients scores range from 28 to 76 out of 100. 44 of 96 have nothing on the Avoid List. Chicken is the first ingredient in 36 of 96.
Highest Ingredients score: Acana First Feast Kitten (76)Lowest price per pound: Special Kitty Gourmet Formula Seafood Blend ($0.70/lb)
Ranked by our Ingredients score. Foods with nothing on the Avoid List and a Nutrition score of at least 6/10 come first, the rest follow. No brand pays for its place.
Top 10
| # | Food | Ingredients | Nutrition | Avoid List | Price per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acana First Feast Kitten | 76 | 9.4/10 | 0 | $5.75 |
| 2 | Acana Indoor Entree Recipe with Poultry & Fish | 76 | 9.6/10 | 0 | $4.30 |
| 3 | Acana Bountiful Catch | 76 | 9.3/10 | 0 | $4.30 |
| 4 | Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Meal & Salmon Meal | 73 | 9.5/10 | 0 | $3.73 |
| 5 | Open Farm Goodbowl Harvest Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | 73 | 8.1/10 | 0 | $4.28 |
| 6 | Blue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice | 73 | 9.4/10 | 0 | $4.57 |
| 7 | Nutro Wholesome Essentials Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | 70 | 10/10 | 0 | $3.21 |
| 8 | Open Farm Goodbowl Wild-Caught Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe | 69 | 8.1/10 | 0 | $4.28 |
| 9 | Halo Holistic Healthy Grains Wild-Caught Salmon & Whitefish Recipe | 69 | 9.3/10 | 0 | $5.20 |
| 10 | Nutro Wholesome Essentials Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | 68 | 7.1/10 | 0 | $4.60 |
All 96, in Ranked Order
- KittenAcana First Feast KittenIngredients 76 · Nutrition 9.4/10 · Avoid List 0$5.75 / lb
- AdultAcana Indoor Entree Recipe with Poultry & FishIngredients 76 · Nutrition 9.6/10 · Avoid List 0$4.30 / lb
- AdultAcana Bountiful CatchIngredients 76 · Nutrition 9.3/10 · Avoid List 0$4.30 / lb
- AdultNatural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Meal & Salmon MealIngredients 73 · Nutrition 9.5/10 · Avoid List 0$3.73 / lb
- AdultOpen Farm Goodbowl Harvest Chicken & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 73 · Nutrition 8.1/10 · Avoid List 0$4.28 / lb
- KittenBlue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Kitten Chicken & Brown RiceIngredients 73 · Nutrition 9.4/10 · Avoid List 0$4.57 / lb
- SeniorNutro Wholesome Essentials Senior Chicken & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 70 · Nutrition 10/10 · Avoid List 0$3.21 / lb
- AdultOpen Farm Goodbowl Wild-Caught Salmon & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 69 · Nutrition 8.1/10 · Avoid List 0$4.28 / lb
- AdultHalo Holistic Healthy Grains Wild-Caught Salmon & Whitefish RecipeIngredients 69 · Nutrition 9.3/10 · Avoid List 0$5.20 / lb
- KittenNutro Wholesome Essentials Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 68 · Nutrition 7.1/10 · Avoid List 0$4.60 / lb
- AdultHalo Holistic Healthy Grains Cage-Free Chicken RecipeIngredients 68 · Nutrition 9.3/10 · Avoid List 0$5.10 / lb
- KittenIams ProActive Health Kitten with SalmonIngredients 67 · Nutrition 9.2/10 · Avoid List 0$2.12 / lb
- AdultHalo Holistic Sensitive Stomach Healthy Grains Whitefish RecipeIngredients 67 · Nutrition 9.3/10 · Avoid List 0$5.67 / lb
- AdultBlue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Sensitive Stomach Chicken & Brown RiceIngredients 65 · Nutrition 7.1/10 · Avoid List 0$2.95 / lb
- AdultBlue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Indoor Salmon & Brown RiceIngredients 64 · Nutrition 9.4/10 · Avoid List 0$3.13 / lb
- AdultNutro Wholesome Essentials Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 62 · Nutrition 9.1/10 · Avoid List 0$3.21 / lb
- AdultRachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 61 · Nutrition 6.7/10 · Avoid List 0$1.78 / lb
- AdultRachael Ray Nutrish Indoor Complete Chicken with Lentils & SalmonIngredients 59 · Nutrition 8.9/10 · Avoid List 0$1.78 / lb
- KittenHill's Science Diet Kitten Chicken RecipeIngredients 59 · Nutrition 8.5/10 · Avoid List 0$4.13 / lb
- AdultHill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Rice RecipeIngredients 56 · Nutrition 8.3/10 · Avoid List 0$4.39 / lb
- AdultHill's Science Diet Adult Urinary Hairball Control Chicken & Rice RecipeIngredients 56 · Nutrition 8.6/10 · Avoid List 0$4.58 / lb
- SeniorIams ProActive Health SeniorIngredients 56 · Nutrition 9.5/10 · Avoid List 0$2.12 / lb
- AdultHill's Science Diet Adult Indoor Chicken RecipeIngredients 55 · Nutrition 8.1/10 · Avoid List 0$4.13 / lb
- SeniorHill's Science Diet Adult 11+ Chicken RecipeIngredients 53 · Nutrition 7.9/10 · Avoid List 0$4.19 / lb
- AdultHill's Science Diet Adult Chicken RecipeIngredients 52 · Nutrition 8.1/10 · Avoid List 0$4.00 / lb
- AdultIams ProActive Health Healthy Adult with SalmonIngredients 52 · Nutrition 8.9/10 · Avoid List 0$1.82 / lb
- KittenIams ProActive Health Healthy KittenIngredients 49 · Nutrition 9.2/10 · Avoid List 0$2.12 / lb
- AdultIams ProActive Health Urinary Tract Health + Hairball ControlIngredients 49 · Nutrition 9.1/10 · Avoid List 0$1.82 / lb
- AdultHill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken RecipeIngredients 48 · Nutrition 7.2/10 · Avoid List 0$4.67 / lb
- SeniorHill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Indoor Chicken RecipeIngredients 47 · Nutrition 7.9/10 · Avoid List 0$4.19 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Indoor Long HairIngredients 47 · Nutrition 7.9/10 · Avoid List 0$6.17 / lb
- KittenRoyal Canin KittenIngredients 47 · Nutrition 8.6/10 · Avoid List 0$5.28 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Weight CareIngredients 47 · Nutrition 7.7/10 · Avoid List 0$5.71 / lb
- SeniorRoyal Canin Indoor 7+Ingredients 46 · Nutrition 6.5/10 · Avoid List 0$6.73 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Fit And ActiveIngredients 46 · Nutrition 8.4/10 · Avoid List 0$8.00 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Dental CareIngredients 46 · Nutrition 7.6/10 · Avoid List 0$7.17 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Indoor AdultIngredients 45 · Nutrition 6.5/10 · Avoid List 0$4.53 / lb
- SeniorRoyal Canin Aging 11+Ingredients 45 · Nutrition 7.8/10 · Avoid List 0$6.17 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Digestive CareIngredients 43 · Nutrition 9.2/10 · Avoid List 0$7.17 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Sensitive DigestionIngredients 43 · Nutrition 9.3/10 · Avoid List 0$4.53 / lb
- KittenRoyal Canin Kitten Spayed/NeuteredIngredients 39 · Nutrition 7.2/10 · Avoid List 0$10.40 / lb
- AdultRoyal Canin Hairball CareIngredients 38 · Nutrition 8.6/10 · Avoid List 0$5.71 / lb
- AdultSolid Gold Katz-N-Flocken Lamb & Brown RiceIngredients 71 · Nutrition 4.3/10 · Avoid List 0$4.16 / lb
- AdultBlue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Indoor Chicken & Brown RiceIngredients 70 · Nutrition 4.7/10 · Avoid List 0$2.95 / lb
- AdultIams ProActive Health Adult Sensitive Digestion & SkinIngredients 59 · Nutrition 8.9/10 · Avoid List 1$2.61 / lb
- AdultRachael Ray Nutrish Real Salmon & Brown Rice RecipeIngredients 58 · Nutrition 4.4/10 · Avoid List 1$2.00 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Lamb & Rice FormulaIngredients 54 · Nutrition 7.5/10 · Avoid List 1$3.45 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice FormulaIngredients 54 · Nutrition 7.5/10 · Avoid List 1$3.53 / lb
- KittenPurina Pro Plan Kitten Complete Essentials Chicken & RiceIngredients 54 · Nutrition 7.5/10 · Avoid List 1$3.34 / lb
- KittenPurina Pro Plan Kitten Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice FormulaIngredients 54 · Nutrition 7.5/10 · Avoid List 1$4.01 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Indoor + Hairball Chicken & Rice FormulaIngredients 53 · Nutrition 6.8/10 · Avoid List 1$3.53 / lb
- AdultPurina ONE Tender Selects Blend With Real SalmonIngredients 52 · Nutrition 9.6/10 · Avoid List 1$1.90 / lb
- AdultPurina ONE Tender Selects Blend With Real ChickenIngredients 51 · Nutrition 9.6/10 · Avoid List 1$1.90 / lb
- AdultIams ProActive Health Adult Hairball CareIngredients 48 · Nutrition 9/10 · Avoid List 1$2.12 / lb
- AdultIams ProActive Health Adult Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Chicken & TurkeyIngredients 48 · Nutrition 6.6/10 · Avoid List 1$1.82 / lb
- AdultIams ProActive Health Healthy Adult with ChickenIngredients 48 · Nutrition 8.9/10 · Avoid List 1$1.82 / lb
- SeniorPurina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice FormulaIngredients 46 · Nutrition 5/10 · Avoid List 1$4.01 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Salmon & RiceIngredients 46 · Nutrition 4.9/10 · Avoid List 2$3.34 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice FormulaIngredients 46 · Nutrition 4.9/10 · Avoid List 2$3.34 / lb
- KittenPurina ONE Plus Healthy Kitten ChickenIngredients 45 · Nutrition 10/10 · Avoid List 1$2.15 / lb
- AdultPurina ONE Plus Sensitive Skin & StomachIngredients 45 · Nutrition 9.4/10 · Avoid List 1$2.06 / lb
- AdultPurina Fancy Feast Savory Chicken & TurkeyIngredients 44 · Nutrition 4.8/10 · Avoid List 1$2.68 / lb
- AdultPurina Cat Chow Naturals IndoorIngredients 44 · Nutrition 4.1/10 · Avoid List 1$1.23 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Urinary Tract Health Chicken & Rice FormulaIngredients 44 · Nutrition 8.2/10 · Avoid List 1$3.45 / lb
- AdultPurina Cat Chow Naturals OriginalIngredients 43 · Nutrition 6.9/10 · Avoid List 1$1.42 / lb
- AdultPurina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Chicken & Rice FormulaIngredients 43 · Nutrition 4.3/10 · Avoid List 1$3.53 / lb
- AdultPurina ONE Plus Indoor Advantage With Real TurkeyIngredients 43 · Nutrition 8.9/10 · Avoid List 1$1.95 / lb
- AdultPurina Fancy Feast Filet Mignon Flavor with Real Seafood & ShrimpIngredients 43 · Nutrition 4.8/10 · Avoid List 1$2.71 / lb
- AdultPurina Fancy Feast Ocean Fish & SalmonIngredients 43 · Nutrition 4.8/10 · Avoid List 1$2.11 / lb
- AdultPurina ONE Plus Hairball FormulaIngredients 43 · Nutrition 9.6/10 · Avoid List 1$2.06 / lb
- SeniorPurina ONE Plus Indoor Advantage Senior 7+Ingredients 43 · Nutrition 9.6/10 · Avoid List 1$2.29 / lb
- AdultPurina ONE Urinary Tract Health FormulaIngredients 42 · Nutrition 5.9/10 · Avoid List 1$1.95 / lb
- AdultMeow Mix Seafood MedleyIngredients 42 · Nutrition 8/10 · Avoid List 4$1.20 / lb
- AdultMeow Mix Original ChoiceIngredients 40 · Nutrition 5.6/10 · Avoid List 5$1.00 / lb
- AdultMeow Mix Tender Centers Salmon & White Meat Chicken FlavorsIngredients 40 · Nutrition 8.2/10 · Avoid List 6$1.18 / lb
- AdultPurina Friskies Surfin' & Turfin' FavoritesIngredients 39 · Nutrition 5.6/10 · Avoid List 4$0.94 / lb
- AdultSpecial Kitty Gourmet Formula Seafood BlendIngredients 38 · Nutrition 3.7/10 · Avoid List 5$0.70 / lb
- KittenPurina Fancy Feast Kitten With Savory Chicken & TurkeyIngredients 38 · Nutrition 4.5/10 · Avoid List 1$2.71 / lb
- AdultMeow Mix Indoor HealthIngredients 38 · Nutrition 6.2/10 · Avoid List 5$1.20 / lb
- Adult9Lives Plus Urinary Tract HealthIngredients 37 · Nutrition 3.5/10 · Avoid List 8$1.32 / lb
- KittenPurina Cat Chow Kitten Chow Year One Essentials with Real ChickenIngredients 37 · Nutrition 4.9/10 · Avoid List 1$1.22 / lb
- Kitten9Lives Kitten Essentials Chicken & Ocean FishIngredients 36 · Nutrition 4.5/10 · Avoid List 2$2.40 / lb
- SeniorPurina Cat Chow Healthy Aging 7+ With ChickenIngredients 36 · Nutrition 4.4/10 · Avoid List 1$1.33 / lb
- AdultPurina Friskies Seafood SensationsIngredients 36 · Nutrition 3.7/10 · Avoid List 4$0.88 / lb
- Adult9Lives Plus High ProteinIngredients 34 · Nutrition 4.2/10 · Avoid List 3$1.32 / lb
- AdultPurina Cat Chow Gentle Sensitive Stomach + SkinIngredients 33 · Nutrition 4.3/10 · Avoid List 1$1.41 / lb
- AdultPurina Friskies Gravy SwirlersIngredients 33 · Nutrition 3.9/10 · Avoid List 5$0.89 / lb
- KittenMeow Mix Kitten Li'l NibblesIngredients 32 · Nutrition 7/10 · Avoid List 4$1.27 / lb
- AdultPurina Friskies Indoor DelightsIngredients 32 · Nutrition 3.5/10 · Avoid List 5$0.94 / lb
- AdultPurina Friskies Tender & Crunchy ComboIngredients 31 · Nutrition 5.6/10 · Avoid List 5$0.97 / lb
- AdultPurina Cat Chow CompleteIngredients 31 · Nutrition 6.2/10 · Avoid List 4$1.22 / lb
- AdultPurina Kit & Kaboodle OriginalIngredients 30 · Nutrition 3.5/10 · Avoid List 4$1.66 / lb
- AdultMeow Mix Hairball ControlIngredients 30 · Nutrition 6.3/10 · Avoid List 6$1.56 / lb
- AdultPurina Cat Chow Indoor Hairball + Healthy WeightIngredients 29 · Nutrition 4.8/10 · Avoid List 4$1.22 / lb
- Adult9Lives Indoor CompleteIngredients 28 · Nutrition 3.2/10 · Avoid List 7$0.95 / lb
- Adult9Lives Daily EssentialsIngredients 28 · Nutrition 4.8/10 · Avoid List 7$0.89 / lb
Foods are grouped by what the maker says on the label (life stage, grains, weight control). How we score