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Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Beef & Apples Dog Food

Both score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Beef & Apples Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Beef & Apples Dog Food
Nulo Freeze-Dried Raw Beef & Apples Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 30.00%
Fat 29.00% 35.00%
Fiber 5.00% 4.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 5.00%
Calories 4534 kcal/kg 5279 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Pumpkin Seeds, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Lactic Acid, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Ground Beef Bone, Dried Egg, Apples, Apple Cider Vinegar, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, Sunflower Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Inulin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (as preservative), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Bone health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, High energy Probiotic support, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage Adult Puppy, Adult, Senior
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 Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance 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.
Yes No
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 Petco

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Beef Liver
  • Beef Kidney
  • Apple
  • Sweet Potato

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Apple, Sweet Potato.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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