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Instinct Minced Real Rabbit Recipe Wet Cat Food Merrick Purrfect Bistro Braised Pork, Carrot & Barley Grilled in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Minced Real Rabbit Recipe Wet Cat Food and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Braised Pork, Carrot & Barley Grilled in Gravy Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Minced Real Rabbit Recipe Wet Cat Food
Instinct Minced Real Rabbit Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Braised Pork, Carrot & Barley Grilled in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Braised Pork, Carrot & Barley Grilled in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.3 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
9.00% 10.00%
Fat 2.00% 2.00%
Fiber 1.50% 1.50%
Omega-3 0.09% Not listed
Omega-6 0.45% Not listed
Taurine Not listed 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 82.00%
Calories 752 kcal/kg 864 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Pork Broth, Rabbit, Pork Liver, Pork, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Dried Ground Peas, Spinach, Carrots, Ground Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Montmorillonite Clay, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Flaxseed Oil, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, 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
Pork broth, pork, wheat gluten, chicken, liver, carrots, barley, natural flavor, egg product, potassium chloride, magnesium proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, xanthan gum, tricalcium phosphate, carrageenan, taurine, choline chloride, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin A supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 supplement, salt Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Hydration support Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Minced Chunks In Gravy
Processing Not listed 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 Adult Maintenance 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.

  • Pork Broth
  • Pork
  • Natural Flavor
  • Egg Product
  • Carrot

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork Broth, Pork, Natural Flavor, Egg Product, Carrot.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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