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Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe 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

Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 30, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 9.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
41.00% 36.00%
Fat 21.00% 22.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.00%
Omega-3 0.45% Not listed
Omega-6 3.00% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 8.00%
Calories 4300 kcal/kg 4264 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
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 (with ground bone), Chicken Livers, Sorghum, Egg, Salmon Oil, Chicken Plasma, Organic Carrot, Organic Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat, Organic Kale, Organic Apple, Dried Yeast, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Coconut, Miscanthus Grass, Vitamin E Supplement, Cod Liver Oil, Vegetable Oil, Taurine, Organic Ground Alfalfa, Inulin, Dried Organic Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support Eye health, Weight management, Dental care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Bowel health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages 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 All Life Stages 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 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
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Instinct Original Grain-Free Real Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Primal Kibble In The Raw Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food .

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