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Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food Royal Canin Hairball Care Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food and Royal Canin Hairball Care Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food
Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Royal Canin Hairball Care Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Royal Canin Hairball Care Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 6.70%
Fat 4.00% 2.30%
Fiber 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.10% Not listed
Omega-6 0.60% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 84.50%
Calories 881 kcal/kg 652 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Spinach, Dried Ground Peas, Carrots, Montmorillonite Clay, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Ground Flaxseeds, Sodium Phosphate, Tomato, Pumpkin, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Broccoli, Cranberries, Blueberries, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Water sufficient for processing, chicken by-products, pork by-products, chicken liver, pork liver, corn flour, powdered cellulose, modified corn starch, pork plasma, natural flavors, carob bean gum, sodium tripolyphosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, hydrolyzed yeast, sodium aluminosilicate, DL-methionine, taurine, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], cysteine, glycine, sodium carbonate, calcium sulfate, psyllium seed husk, trace minerals[zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite]. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Allergy support, Hydration support, Appetite support Digestive health, Hairball control, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Flakes Chunks In Gravy
Processing Canned Canned
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 All Life Stages Adult Maintenance
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 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.
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 PetSmart

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken Liver
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Flaked Chicken Entrée Wet Cat Food and Royal Canin Hairball Care Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Cat Food .

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