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American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food vs Maine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin and Royal Canin, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.

American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin

American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food

Cat · Dry · Adult

Product details
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Listed label values

Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.

ProteinFatFiberCarbsCaloriesMoisture
  • American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food
  • Maine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
AxisAmerican Shorthair Adult Dry Cat FoodMaine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
Protein29%29%
Fat14%18%
Fiber6.8%7%
CarbsNot listedNot listed
Calories333 kcal/cup362 kcal/cup
Moisture8% max8% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact

Royal Canin

American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin

Maine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
Protein (min)29%29%
Fat (min)14%18%
Fiber (max)6.8%7%
Moisture (max)8%8%
Calories3656 kcal/kg3846 kcal/kg
First ingredientsCorn, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, chicken fatChicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat, corn, corn gluten meal

Product identity

Product and label details

Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.

Label fieldRoyal CaninAmerican Shorthair Adult Dry Cat FoodRoyal CaninMaine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
SpeciesCatCat
Life stageAdultAdult
Food formatDryDry
Nutritional adequacy statement100% COMPLETE AND BALANCED NUTRITION: Feline Breed Nutrition American Shorthair Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.COMPLETE AND BALANCED NUTRITION: Feline Breed Nutrition Maine Coon Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Complete and balanced recordedYesYes

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.

Label fieldRoyal CaninAmerican Shorthair Adult Dry Cat FoodRoyal CaninMaine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
Crude protein (min)29%29%
Crude fat (min)14%18%
Crude fiber (max)6.8%7%
Moisture (max)8%8%
Calories3656 kcal/kg3846 kcal/kg
Calories per cup333 kcal/cup362 kcal/cup

Formula context

Ingredients and formulation comparison

Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.

Label fieldRoyal CaninAmerican Shorthair Adult Dry Cat FoodRoyal CaninMaine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
First five ingredientsCorn, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, chicken fatChicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat, corn, corn gluten meal
Full ingredient list
View full recorded list (48)

Corn (unresolved mapping), chicken by-product meal (unresolved mapping), wheat gluten (unresolved mapping), corn gluten meal (unresolved mapping), chicken fat (unresolved mapping), brewers rice (unresolved mapping), wheat (unresolved mapping), natural flavors (unresolved mapping), rice hulls (unresolved mapping), pea fiber (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (unresolved mapping), fish oil (unresolved mapping), vegetable oil (unresolved mapping), calcium sulfate (unresolved mapping), sodium silico aluminate (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), sodium pyrophosphate (unresolved mapping), DL-methionine (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), fructooligosaccharides (unresolved mapping), vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement] (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), L-lysine (unresolved mapping), trace minerals [zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate] (unresolved mapping), marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (unresolved mapping), L-carnitine (unresolved mapping), rosemary extract (unresolved mapping), preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (unresolved mapping).

View full recorded list (53)

Chicken by-product meal (unresolved mapping), brewers rice (unresolved mapping), chicken fat (unresolved mapping), corn (unresolved mapping), corn gluten meal (unresolved mapping), wheat gluten (unresolved mapping), brown rice (unresolved mapping), pea fiber (unresolved mapping), rice hulls (unresolved mapping), natural flavors (unresolved mapping), dried plain beet pulp (unresolved mapping), fish oil (unresolved mapping), vegetable oil (unresolved mapping), sodium silico aluminate (unresolved mapping), calcium sulfate (unresolved mapping), sodium pyrophosphate (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), L-lysine (unresolved mapping), fructooligosaccharides (unresolved mapping), DL-methionine (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement] (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), psyllium seed husk (unresolved mapping), hydrolyzed yeast (unresolved mapping), trace minerals [zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate] (unresolved mapping), glucosamine hydrochloride (unresolved mapping), marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (unresolved mapping), green tea extract (unresolved mapping), L-carnitine (unresolved mapping), chondroitin sulfate (unresolved mapping), rosemary extract (unresolved mapping), preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (unresolved mapping).

Animal protein listed firstNot listedYes
Plant protein concentrate recordedYesYes
Legume recordedYesYes
Generic animal ingredient flagYesYes
Filler-presence flagYesYes

Label-based calculations

Calculated nutrition context

These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.

Label fieldRoyal CaninAmerican Shorthair Adult Dry Cat FoodRoyal CaninMaine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal79.3 g75.4 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal38.3 g46.8 g

Provenance

Source and review record

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Label fieldRoyal CaninAmerican Shorthair Adult Dry Cat FoodRoyal CaninMaine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food
Official sourceOpen official source (opens in a new tab)Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source siteRoyal Caninroyalcanin.com
Source checked dateNot listedNot listed

Differences worth noting

  • Maine Coon Adult Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (3846 vs 3656 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

Similar comparisons

Label facts come from official sources and can change with reformulations. This page compares recorded facts only — it does not evaluate fit for an individual pet. For diet questions tied to a health condition, ask your veterinarian.