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Acana Highest Protein Indoor Cat Recipe Dry Cat Food Instinct Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food

Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Highest Protein Indoor Cat Recipe Dry Cat Food and Instinct Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Highest Protein Indoor Cat Recipe Dry Cat Food
Acana Highest Protein Indoor Cat Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Instinct Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food
Instinct Raw Boost Real Chicken Recipe Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 37.50%
Fat 15.00% 12.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.50%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.90% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.10% 2.50%
Taurine 0.20% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 9.00%
Calories 3755 kcal/kg 3709 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, trout, salmon, chicken meal, pollock meal, herring meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, chicken liver, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, pea starch, ground miscanthus grass, chicken fat, turkey, eggs, pea fiber, fish oil, chicken heart, natural chicken flavor, choline chloride, freeze-dried cod, whole cranberries, whole pumpkin, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, collard greens, whole pears, whole apples, copper proteinate, DL-methionine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, niacin, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Tapioca, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Peas, Dried Tomato Pomace, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Freeze Dried Chicken, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Flavor, Freeze Dried Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Chicken Heart, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Taurine, Dried Kelp, Salmon Oil, Blueberries, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Weight management, Skin coat health, Digestive health Weight management, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Metabolic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Salmon

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Salmon.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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