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

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food 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 Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food and Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Turkey & Duck 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

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Turkey & Duck Recipe Cat Food
Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Turkey & Duck Recipe Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.8 / 10 8.7 / 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 4702 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
Turkey, Turkey Necks, Turkey Liver, Duck, Duck Liver, Ground flaxseed, Spinach, Salmon Oil, Cranberries, Coconut Oil, Inulin, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols (as preservative), Vitamin D3 Supplement Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Bone health, Skin coat health, High energy Probiotic support, Digestive health, 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 Chewy

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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?

Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

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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