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Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken & Fish Cat Food

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten and The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken & Fish 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 Jul 19, 2026

The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken & Fish Cat Food
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken & Fish Cat Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.7 / 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
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 5.00%
Calories 4627 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density High High
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
Dehydrated chicken, dehydrated sweet potatoes, dehydrated potatoes, flaxseed, dehydrated eggs, dehydrated white fish, dehydrated chicken bone broth, dehydrated spinach, dehydrated pumpkin, tricalcium phosphate, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, minerals [potassium chloride, choline chloride, potassium iodide, iron amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite], taurine, vitamins [vitamin E supplement, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine (vitamin B6)], dried organic barley grass, dried organic kelp, rosemary extract, turmeric, dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product* *Contains a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health, Eye health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Bone health Probiotic support, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Minced
Processing Freeze Dried Dehydrated
Life stage Kitten Kitten, Adult
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 Not indicated
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 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
  • 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, 8.8 to 8.7 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?

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Kitten is labeled complete and balanced; The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Grain Free Chicken & Fish Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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