Farmina Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Mini Dry Dog Food Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Mini Dry Dog Food and Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 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 | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 2.60% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.80% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | 0.90% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 3.30% | 3.30% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 9.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3790 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
chicken, dehydrated chicken, sweet potatoes, pea starch, chicken fat, pork fat, dehydrated pork, natural flavors, dried whole eggs, herring, dehydrated herring, herring oil, pea fiber, dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, dried pomegranate, dried apple, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried sweet orange, dried blueberry, salt, brewers dried yeast, turmeric, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, hydrolyzed fish, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, dried beet pulp, potassium chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, selenium yeast, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, monocalcium phosphate, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). 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 | Joint care, Antioxidant support, 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 | Not listed | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Adult | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | Small | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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
- Sweet Potato
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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