Crave Dry Dog Chicken Recipe Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food
Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Crave Dry Dog Chicken Recipe and Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
34.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.80% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 3.30% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 9.00% |
| Calories | 3795 kcal/kg | 3790 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Split Peas, Lentils, Pork Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), DL-Methionine, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Sweet Potatoes, Fish Meal, Turkey Meal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Chickpeas, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Salt, Coconut Oil, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Montmorillonite Clay, Miscanthus Grass, 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, Carrots, Cranberries, Dried Yeast, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Choline Chloride, Taurine, Yeast Culture, 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, Salmon Oil, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Bone health, Joint care, Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Extruded | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | All Life Stages, Adult | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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 |
SubstantiationHow 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 guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.6 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, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Crave Dry Dog Chicken Recipe does not list an AAFCO status; Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Crave Dry Dog Chicken Recipe and Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food .
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