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Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food and Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Redbarn Cat Air Dried Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 36.00%
Fat 34.00% 27.00%
Fiber 3.00% 4.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 12.00%
Calories 4782 kcal/kg 4610 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Salt, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline (Choline Chloride), Green Tea Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), L-Carnitine, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement, Dried Green Lipped Mussel Powder, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Cobalt Carbonate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Bone health, Skin coat health, High energy Joint care, Skin coat health, Heart care, Digestive health, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Crunchy
Processing Freeze Dried Air Dried
Life stage Adult 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 Adult Maintenance 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 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 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 Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken Heart
  • Flaxseed
  • Salmon Oil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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