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Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 9.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
35.00% 36.00%
Fat 19.00% 16.00%
Fiber 5.50% 5.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 0.70% 0.50%
Omega-6 3.40% 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 3890 kcal/kg 3621 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Rabbit Meal, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Rabbit, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Montmorillonite Clay, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), DL-Methionine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Freeze Dried Rabbit, Salt, Pumpkinseeds, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Dried Peas, Fish Meal, Dried Potatoes, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Potato Protein, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Cranberries, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Marketed benefits Allergy support, Skin coat health, Immune support Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
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 Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
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 No
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.

  • Pea
  • Canola Oil
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Rabbit Recipe Dry Cat Food and Simply Nourish Original Salmon & Peas Grain-Free Dry Cat Food .

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