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Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

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

Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe and Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe
Crave Dry Cat Chicken Recipe

Verified Jul 29, 2026

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

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.0 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 47.00%
Fat 18.00% 17.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.35%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.50%
Taurine 0.16% 0.15%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3788 kcal/kg 4470 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pea Protein, Split Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Fish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid (preservatives), Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, 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), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Taurine, Freeze Dried Pollock, Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Immune support, High energy Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 All Life Stages All Life Stages
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.

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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