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Instinct Original Pates Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate

Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Original Pates Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food and Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate compared

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

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate
Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate

Verified Jul 21, 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 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
10.50% 10.00%
Fat 7.00% 7.00%
Fiber 2.00% 1.50%
Calcium Not listed 0.25%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.20%
Omega-3 0.09% 0.15%
Omega-6 0.45% 0.75%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1370 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density High Not listed
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Salmon Broth, Pork Liver, Ground Flaxseeds, Egg Product, Peas, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, 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, Magnesium Sulfate, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Salmon, Chicken, Salmon Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Pumpkin, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Apple Powder, Cranberry Powder, Taurine, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Cassia Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Blueberry Powder, Papaya Powder, Pomegranate Powder, Thiamine Mononitrate, Peppermint Leaf Powder, Cinnamon, Fennel Powder, Niacin Supplement, 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, High energy, Appetite support Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage Adult Adult, Kitten
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 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 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Salmon Broth
  • Flaxseed
  • Egg Product

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Salmon Broth, Flaxseed, Egg Product.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

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

See the full profiles: Instinct Original Pates Real Salmon Recipe Wet Cat Food and Wellness CORE Digestive Health Salmon Recipe Pate .

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