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Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Adult Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Adult Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food and Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Adult Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food
Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Adult Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.0 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 47.00%
Fat Not listed 17.00%
Fiber Not listed 3.00%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.70%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.70%
Taurine 0.15% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 3835 kcal/kg 4510 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Calcium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Salt, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list
Duck, Chicken, Egg Product, Tapioca, Ground Flaxseed, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Montmorillonite Clay, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Freeze Dried Duck (including Freeze Dried Ground Duck Bone), Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health Probiotic support, Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Duck
  • Chicken
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Egg Product
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck, Chicken, Mixed Tocopherol, Egg Product, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Adult Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Blue Wilderness Adult Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food and Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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