Dry cat food: Purina Cat Chow wins
Purina Cat Chow's Naturals Original scores 91 to 77. The biggest difference is nutrition standards, where Purina Cat Chow leads by 11.0 points.
| Purina Cat Chow | Meow Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Naturals Original | Original Choice |
| Grade | A (91/100) | B (77/100) |
| Safety and recalls | 30/30 | 25.5/30 |
| Nutrition standards (WSAVA) | 25/25 | 14/25 |
| Owner rating | 4.7★ (11,740) | 4.7★ (49,800) |
| Value | $0.84 per 1,000 kcal | $0.72 per 1,000 kcal |
| Brand-line recalls since 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Made by | Nestlé Purina PetCare | J.M. Smucker pet foods (sold to Post Holdings in 2023) |
Questions
Is Purina Cat Chow better than Meow Mix?
Purina Cat Chow comes out ahead in our grades. Dry cat foods: Purina Cat Chow 91, Meow Mix 77. Scores are out of 100.
Which is cheaper, Purina Cat Chow or Meow Mix?
For dry cat foods, Meow Mix costs less ($0.84 per 1,000 kcal vs $0.72 per 1,000 kcal).
Have Purina Cat Chow or Meow Mix had recalls?
Since 2016 we found 0 recalls for Purina Cat Chow brand lines and 1 for Meow Mix. Each brand page lists them with sources.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. We compare each brand's top-selling product in each category. How we grade.