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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken & Tender Meaty Cuts Dry Dog Food Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken & Tender Meaty Cuts Dry Dog Food and Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken & Tender Meaty Cuts Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken & Tender Meaty Cuts Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 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 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
33.00% 30.00%
Fat 15.00% 15.50%
Fiber 6.00% 4.00%
Calcium 1.40% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.90% Not listed
Omega-3 0.50% 0.60%
Omega-6 Not listed 2.60%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3649 kcal/kg 3640 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Chicken, Barley, Dried Tomato Pomace, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Vegetable Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Dried Egg Product, Beef Meal, Potassium Chloride, Gelatin, Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Fish Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Threonine, Dried Chicory Root, Calcium Carbonate, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Dried Cultured Whey, Choline Chloride, Vegetable Juice for color, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Taurine, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potato, Ground Flaxseeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Yeast, Carrots, Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Egg, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Citrus Pulp, Dried Beet Pulp, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Ginger, Dried Chicory Root, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Annatto Extract, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Antioxidant support Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Whole Pieces Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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.
No 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 Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog 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, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken & Tender Meaty Cuts Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Chicken & Tender Meaty Cuts Dry Dog Food and Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food .

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