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Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food Open Farm Rawmix Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food

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

Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Open Farm Rawmix Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

Open Farm Rawmix Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food
Open Farm Rawmix Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 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.
41.00% 40.00%
Fat 21.00% 20.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 0.45% 1.00%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 4300 kcal/kg 3850 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Montmorillonite Clay, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, 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), Freeze Dried Pollock, Taurine, Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Coconut Oil, Salmon, Turkey, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Lentils, Natural Flavor, Cranberries, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Vitamins (Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Potatoes, Tapioca, Chicken Liver, Chicken Neck, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Chicken Bone Broth, Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Organic Butternut Squash, Organic Blueberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Kale, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support Brain health, Eye health, Joint care, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages Kitten
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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Menhaden Fish
  • Pea
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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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: Chicken, Turkey, Menhaden Fish, Pea, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Open Farm Rawmix Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food .

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