Instinct Raw Boost Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food Orijen Six Fish Dry Cat Food
Orijen Six Fish Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct Raw Boost Real Salmon Recipe Dry Cat Food and Orijen Six Fish Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
42.00% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 18.50% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.30% |
| Omega-3 | 1.70% | 2.00% |
| Omega-6 | 1.90% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.30% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4488 kcal/kg | 4120 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery 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, Freeze Dried Beef, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Freeze Dried Beef Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Beef Heart, Montmorillonite Clay, Freeze Dried Beef Kidney, Freeze Dried Beef Spleen, 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 Kelp, Salmon Oil, Blueberries, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
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, 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 Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Flakes |
| 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 & balancedWhether 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 |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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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?
Orijen Six Fish 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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