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Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Dry Cat Food

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten and Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

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

Verified Aug 22, 2026

Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Dry Cat Food
Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
39.00% Not listed
Fat 28.00% Not listed
Fiber 4.00% Not listed
Calcium Not listed 1.15%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.05%
Omega-3 Not listed 1.70%
Omega-6 Not listed 4.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 10.00%
Calories 4627 kcal/kg 3500 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Beef Liver, Beef Spleen, Beef Kidney, Cod, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Chicory Root, Salt, Taurine, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Organic chicken, Organic chicken meal, Organic dried peas, Organic chickpeas, Organic tapioca starch, Organic flaxseed meal, Organic potato flour, Organic pea protein, Organic chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Organic chicken liver, Natural flavor, Choline chloride, Salt, Menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Mixed tocopherols (preservative), Taurine, Vitamins (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E supplement, Inositol, Niacin, Thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin supplement, d-Calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, Citric acid (preservative), Vitamin B12 supplement, Folic acid), Potassium chloride, Minerals (Zinc proteinate, Zinc sulfate, Manganese proteinate, Ferrous sulfate, Iron proteinate, Zinc oxide, Copper proteinate, Sodium selenite, Copper sulfate, Manganous oxide, Potassium iodide). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Eye health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Bone health Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Kitten 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 Growth (puppy/kitten) 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 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
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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