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GO! Solutions Carnivore Salmon + Cod Grain-Free Dry Cat Food Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

GO! Solutions Carnivore Salmon + Cod Grain-Free Dry Cat Food and Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
GO! Solutions Carnivore Salmon + Cod Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
GO! Solutions Carnivore Salmon + Cod Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
42.00% 42.00%
Fat 16.00% 18.00%
Fiber 2.50% 3.00%
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.90% 1.50%
Omega-6 2.00% 1.70%
Taurine 0.20% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 9.00%
Calories 4239 kcal/kg 4470 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
de-boned salmon, de-boned cod, salmon meal, herring meal, peas, lentils, potatoes, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, tapioca, de-boned trout, salmon oil, dried chicory root, cranberries, apples, carrots, monocalcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, choline chloride, potassium chloride, salt, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, beta-carotene, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), taurine, DL-methionine, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, yucca schidigera extract, dried rosemary Show full list
Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, White Fish Meal, Peas, Herring Meal, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Tapioca, Salmon Meal, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, 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), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Freeze Dried Cod, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Crunchy Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage Kitten, Adult, Senior 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.
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.
Yes 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.

  • Salmon
  • Herring
  • Pea
  • Canola Oil
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.4 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: Salmon, Herring, Pea, Canola Oil, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: GO! Solutions Carnivore Salmon + Cod Grain-Free Dry Cat Food and Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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