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Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Dry pet food
Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 9.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
44.00% 42.00%
Fat 32.00% 30.00%
Fiber 3.00% 2.00%
Omega-3 1.10% Not listed
Omega-6 1.20% Not listed
Taurine 0.30% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 5.00%
Calories 4754 kcal/kg 4707 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Pollock, Beef, Beef Spleen, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken, Salmon, Chicken Necks, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Liver, Spinach, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Cranberries, Coconut Oil, Inulin, Salt, Taurine, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (as preservative), Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Bone health, Skin coat health, High energy Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze 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 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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Flaxseed
  • Salmon Oil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken & Salmon Recipe Cat Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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