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Dr. Tim's Momentum Ultra Athlete Formula Dry Dog Food Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Dr. Tim's Momentum Ultra Athlete Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Dr. Tim's Momentum Ultra Athlete Formula Dry Dog Food and Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Dr. Tim's Momentum Ultra Athlete Formula Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's Momentum Ultra Athlete Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
9.0 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
35.00% 37.00%
Fat 25.00% 20.00%
Fiber 3.00% 2.50%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 1.10% 0.30%
Omega-6 4.60% 2.80%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 4174 kcal/kg 4430 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken meal, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), herring meal, egg product, dried plain beet pulp, ground whole flaxseed, natural flavor, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potassium chloride, dried porcine plasma, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, biotin, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), lecithin (sunflower derived), salt, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, minerals (zinc methionine complex, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), dried kelp, taurine, dried chicory root (source of inulin), choline chloride, psyllium seed husk, yucca schidigera extract, dried golden algae, L-carnitine, dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Tapioca, Herring Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Potassium Chloride, Montmorillonite Clay, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Freeze Dried Chicken, Freeze Dried Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus High energy, Endurance support, Recovery support, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Slow Cooked Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size Large 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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) All Life Stages
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.
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
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Herring
  • Natural Flavor
  • Menhaden Fish

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Dr. Tim's Momentum Ultra Athlete Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.5 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, Herring, Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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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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