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Farmina N&D Pumpkin Duck & Cantaloupe Adult Dry Cat Food Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food

Farmina N&D Pumpkin Duck & Cantaloupe Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Farmina N&D Pumpkin Duck & Cantaloupe Adult Dry Cat Food and Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Duck Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Farmina N&D Pumpkin Duck & Cantaloupe Adult Dry Cat Food
Farmina N&D Pumpkin Duck & Cantaloupe Adult Dry Cat Food

Verified Sep 12, 2026

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

Verified Oct 10, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
44.00% 47.00%
Fat 20.00% 17.00%
Fiber 1.80% 3.00%
Calcium 1.10% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.90% Not listed
Omega-3 0.90% 0.70%
Omega-6 3.30% 2.70%
Taurine 0.40% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
8.00% 10.00%
Calories Not listed 4510 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
duck, dehydrated duck, pea starch, dehydrated chicken, pork fat, dehydrated pork, hydrolyzed pork liver, natural flavors, dried pumpkin, dried whole eggs, herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil, dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, dried cantaloupe melon, dried pomegranate, dried apple, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried sweet orange, dried blueberry, salt, brewers dried yeast, monocalcium phosphate, turmeric, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, DL-Methionine, taurine, calcium sulfate dihydrate, potassium chloride, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). 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
Marketed benefits Digestive 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.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages 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 We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Duck
  • Chicken
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Farmina N&D Pumpkin Duck & Cantaloupe Adult Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck, Chicken, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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