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Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food Open Farm Surf & Turf Air-Dried Dog Food

Both score 8.5 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 Open Farm Surf & Turf Air-Dried 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 Aug 29, 2026

Open Farm Surf & Turf Air-Dried Dog Food
Open Farm Surf & Turf Air-Dried Dog Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 29.00%
Fat 29.00% 24.00%
Fiber 5.00% 4.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 18.00%
Calories 4534 kcal/kg 4200 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
Ocean Whitefish, Beef, Beef Kidney, Beef Liver, Sweet Potatoes, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (yeast), Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Carrots, Flaxseed, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Choline Chloride, Blueberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, G.A.P. Step 4 Beef Bone Broth, Taurine, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Bone health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, High energy Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Air Dried
Processing Freeze Dried Air Dried
Life stage Adult 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 Adult Maintenance
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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Shop Chewy Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Beef Liver
  • Beef Kidney
  • Sweet Potato

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.5 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Surf & Turf Air-Dried Dog Food .

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