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Applaws vs Open Farm: which dry food wins for cats?
Applaws A (90/100) vs Open Farm B (78/100). Applaws leads by 12 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
Kitten
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 47%
- 2 chicken fat
- 3 potato
- 4 beet pulp
- 5 salmon oil
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Homestead Turkey Cat
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated
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Applaws wins: 90/100 (Excellent) against 78/100 for Open Farm.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Applaws and Open Farm compare on each one.
| Dimension | Applaws | Open Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | B |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | D |
| Adaptability | A | B |
| Total score | 90/100 | 78/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only. Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Applaws or Open Farm better for cats?
Applaws scores 90/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 78/100 (grade B) for Open Farm on the PetFoodRate methodology. Applaws is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Applaws and Open Farm kibble for cats?
Applaws kibble (90/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability A. Open Farm kibble (78/100) sub-scores: proteins B, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency D, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my cat, Applaws or Open Farm?
Applaws ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (90/100 vs 78/100). For a healthier cat diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Applaws is the safer pick.