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Dr. Elsey's Duck Recipe Pate Instinct Original Pates Real Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food

Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Dr. Elsey's Duck Recipe Pate and Instinct Original Pates Real Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Dr. Elsey's Duck Recipe Pate
Dr. Elsey's Duck Recipe Pate

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Instinct Original Pates Real Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food
Instinct Original Pates Real Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 9.00%
Fat 7.00% 7.50%
Fiber 1.50% 2.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.20%
Omega-6 Not listed 1.00%
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1140 kcal/kg 1370 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Duck, Duck Broth, Dried Egg Product, Pork Liver, Natural Duck Flavor, Agar-Agar, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Magnesium Proteinate, New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list
Duck, Duck Broth, Turkey Liver, Ground Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Salt, Sunflower Oil, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Appetite support, Kidney care, Weight management, Diabetic support Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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.
No Yes
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.

  • Duck
  • Duck Broth
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck, Duck Broth, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Dr. Elsey's Duck Recipe Pate does not list an AAFCO status; Instinct Original Pates Real Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Dr. Elsey's Duck Recipe Pate and Instinct Original Pates Real Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food .

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