Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Freeze Dried Raw Morsels Cat Food
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food and Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Freeze Dried Raw Morsels Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 22, 2026 |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 47.00% |
| Fat | 34.00% | 37.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 5.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
6.00% | 5.00% |
| Calories | 4782 kcal/kg | 5032 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Pumpkinseeds, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Yeast Culture, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken with Ground Bone, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, Chicken Necks, Chicken Liver, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Dandelion Greens, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Salt, Taurine, Organic Cranberries, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Bone health, Skin coat health, High energy | Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Freeze Dried | Whole Pieces |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Adult | Kitten, Adult, Senior |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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 Liver
- Montmorillonite Clay
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Montmorillonite Clay.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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