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Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food Orijen Wild Reserve Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food

Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Orijen Wild Reserve Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

Orijen Wild Reserve Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food
Orijen Wild Reserve Wild-Caught Fish Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
42.00% 40.00%
Fat 18.00% 20.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.30%
Omega-3 1.50% 2.00%
Omega-6 1.70% 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.30%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 4470 kcal/kg 4120 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, White Fish Meal, Peas, Herring Meal, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Tapioca, Salmon Meal, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, 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), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Freeze Dried Cod, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Whole herring, salmon, flounder, Acadian redfish, monkfish, whole hake, sardine meal, herring meal, blue whiting meal, herring oil, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, salmon meal, pollock meal, sunflower oil, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole peas, natural fish flavor, freeze-dried shrimp, lentil fiber, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole cranberries, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole pears, whole apples, zinc proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 No
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Herring

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Original Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Herring.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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