I and Love and You Original Recipe Salmon Chanted Evening Stew Wet Cat Food Instinct Minced Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food
Instinct Minced Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
I and Love and You Original Recipe Salmon Chanted Evening Stew Wet Cat Food and Instinct Minced Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
Verified Aug 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.50% | 9.50% |
| Fat | 2.50% | 3.00% |
| Fiber | 0.75% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.35% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 798 kcal/kg | 880 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
SALMON, SALMON BROTH, VEGETABLE BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, CHICKEN, DRIED EGG WHITES, DRIED PEAS, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TAURINE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, SALMON OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID. Show full list Show less |
Salmon Broth, Salmon, Chicken Liver, Egg Whites, Chicken, Ground Dried Peas, Spinach, Carrots, Ground Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Montmorillonite Clay, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Xanthan Gum, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Hydration support, Brain health, Inflammation reduction | Hydration support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Minced |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten, Adult, Senior | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Salmon
- Salmon Broth
- Chicken Liver
- Chicken
- Egg White
- Pea
- Guar Gum
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct Minced Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.4 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: Salmon, Salmon Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Egg White, Pea, Guar Gum.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: I and Love and You Original Recipe Salmon Chanted Evening Stew Wet Cat Food and Instinct Minced Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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