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Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food Wellness CORE Grain Free Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Dry Cat Food

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE Grain Free Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Dry Cat Food compared

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

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Wellness CORE Grain Free Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Dry Cat Food
Wellness CORE Grain Free Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
35.50% 38.00%
Fat 16.50% 16.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.80%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.30%
Omega-3 0.60% 1.25%
Omega-6 2.50% 3.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 4070 kcal/kg 3604 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Turkey Meal, Peas, Turkey, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Choline 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), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Taurine, DL-Methionine, Freeze Dried Turkey, Freeze Dried Turkey Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Turkey Heart, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Deboned Turkey, Pea Protein, Peas, Turkey Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pork Meal, Canola Oil, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Duck, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin C (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate), Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Allergy support, Skin coat health, Immune support, Sensitive stomach, Antioxidant support Probiotic support, Joint care, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed 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 Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance 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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Turkey
  • Pea
  • Canola Oil
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food and Wellness CORE Grain Free Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck 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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