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Instinct Flaked Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food Natural Balance Platefulls Chicken & Salmon Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Instinct Flaked Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Flaked Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food and Natural Balance Platefulls Chicken & Salmon Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food compared

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

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Natural Balance Platefulls Chicken & Salmon Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Natural Balance Platefulls Chicken & Salmon Recipe Morsels in Gravy Wet 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.
8.4 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 7.00%
Fat 4.00% 3.50%
Fiber 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.10% 0.08%
Omega-6 0.50% 0.60%
Taurine Not listed 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 83.00%
Calories 923 kcal/kg 967 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon Broth, Salmon, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Spinach, Carrots, Dried Ground Peas, Montmorillonite Clay, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Tomato, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin, Ground Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, 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), Taurine, Dried Kelp, Broccoli, Cranberries, Blueberries, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Kale, Parsley Show full list
CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN, SALMON, CHICKEN LIVER, PEAS, CARROTS, DRIED EGG WHITES, GROUND DRIED PEAS, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTATO STARCH, SPINACH, GUAR GUM, SALMON OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GROUND FLAXSEED, MINERALS (IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM SELENITE), SODIUM CARBONATE, VITAMINS (THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN), PARSLEY, CRANBERRIES, TAURINE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, DRIED KELP, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Hydration support, Appetite support Heart care, Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Flakes Chunks In Gravy
Processing Canned 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 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 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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Natural Flavor
  • Carrot
  • Pea

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Flaked Salmon Entrée 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, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Carrot, Pea.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Flaked Salmon Entrée Wet Cat Food and Natural Balance Platefulls Chicken & Salmon Recipe Morsels in Gravy 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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