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Instinct Flaked Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Duck & Green Pea Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food

Instinct Flaked Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Flaked Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food and Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Duck & Green Pea Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food compared

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

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Duck & Green Pea Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Duck & Green Pea Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 8.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.50%
Fat 4.00% 5.00%
Fiber 1.00% 1.50%
Omega-3 0.10% Not listed
Omega-6 0.60% Not listed
Taurine Not listed 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 78.00%
Calories 943 kcal/kg 1226 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Duck Broth, Duck, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Spinach, Carrots, Dried Ground Peas, Montmorillonite Clay, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Guar Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Tomato, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin, Ground Flaxseeds, 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), Sunflower Oil, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Broccoli, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberries, Blueberries, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Duck, Duck Broth, Peas, Pea Protein, Ground Dried Peas, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Cranberries, Agar-Agar, Salt, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Inulin, 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), Sodium Carbonate Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Hydration support, Allergy support Sensitive stomach, Digestive health, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Flakes Pate
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 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.

  • Duck Broth
  • Duck
  • Natural Flavor
  • Pea

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Flaked Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck Broth, Duck, Natural Flavor, Pea.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Flaked Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food and Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Duck & Green Pea Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food .

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