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GO! Solutions Sensitivities Salmon Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

GO! Solutions Sensitivities Salmon Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food and Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Dry pet food
GO! Solutions Sensitivities Salmon Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Dry Cat Food

Verified Oct 11, 2026

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Sep 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
31.00% 37.50%
Fat 15.00% 17.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.00%
Omega-3 1.20% 1.00%
Omega-6 1.80% 2.50%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 9.00%
Calories 4180 kcal/kg 4400 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
de-boned salmon, salmon meal, peas, lentils, chickpeas, pea flour, natural flavor, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), tapioca, coconut oil (preserved... with mixed tocopherols), calcium carbonate, flaxseed, DL-methionine, dried chicory root, phosphoric acid, salt, choline chloride, 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, monocalcium phosphate, dried rosemary Show full list
Salmon Meal, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Salmon, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Montmorillonite Clay, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, 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), Choline Chloride, Freeze Dried Cod, Taurine, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes Yes
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Allergy support, Skin coat health Skin coat health, Immune support, Sensitive stomach, Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Mobility support, Cognitive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage Kitten, Adult, Senior 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.
Yes 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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Pea
  • Natural Flavor
  • Canola Oil
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Tapioca

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Pea, Natural Flavor, Canola Oil, Mixed Tocopherol, Tapioca.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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