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Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food Purina ONE True Instinct Grain Free With Real Chicken Dry Cat Food

Both score 7.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food and Purina ONE True Instinct Grain Free With Real Chicken Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

Purina ONE True Instinct Grain Free With Real Chicken Dry Cat Food
Purina ONE True Instinct Grain Free With Real Chicken Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
7.8 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 35.00%
Fat 16.00% 14.00%
Fiber 3.00% 2.00%
Calcium 1.00% 1.00%
Phosphorus 0.80% 0.90%
Omega-3 0.20% Not listed
Omega-6 1.40% 1.50%
Taurine 0.20% 0.15%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 12.00%
Calories 3759 kcal/kg 3648 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, cassava root flour, potato protein, dried yeast, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, canola meal, dried egg product, pea starch, pea protein, sweet potatoes, natural flavor, dried chicory root, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, flaxseed, sodium bisulfate, calcium carbonate, salt, choline chloride, taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite]. A276425 Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Starch, Cassava Root Flour, Soy Protein Isolate, Soybean Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Egg Product (Dried), Pea Protein, Canola Meal, Dried Yeast, Natural Flavors, Soy Protein Concentrate, Glycerin, Phosphoric Acid, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Cysteine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Bisulfate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, High energy Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Crunchy
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult 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 Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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 Yes
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.
No 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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Cassava Root Flour
  • Beef Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Egg Product
  • Pea Starch

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 7.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Cassava Root Flour, Beef Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Egg Product, Pea Starch.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food and Purina ONE True Instinct Grain Free With Real Chicken Dry Cat Food .

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