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Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food

Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food and Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food
Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food
Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree 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.
8.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
10.00% 10.50%
Fat 8.50% 8.00%
Fiber 2.00% 1.00%
Calcium Not listed 0.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.15%
Omega-3 0.20% 0.08%
Omega-6 1.00% 0.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1360 kcal/kg 1357 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Ground Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Egg Product, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Salt, 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), Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Taurine, Sunflower Oil, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Beta Carotene, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Hydration support Immune support, Digestive health, Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
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 Not indicated
Life stages All Life Stages Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
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 Yes
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.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken Broth
  • Flaxseed
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Carrot

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 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: Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Flaxseed, Mixed Tocopherol, Carrot.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Instinct Original Pates Real Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food and Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree 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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