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Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Dry Cat Food

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food
Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

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

Verified Jul 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.7 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
47.00% Not listed
Fat 17.00% Not listed
Fiber 3.00% Not listed
Calcium Not listed 1.15%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.05%
Omega-3 0.35% 1.70%
Omega-6 2.50% 4.00%
Taurine 0.15% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 4470 kcal/kg 3500 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Taurine, Freeze Dried Pollock, Pumpkinseeds, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, 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
Health focus Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages 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 All Life Stages 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
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Ultimate Protein Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.3 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: Chicken, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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