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Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food

NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 13, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.1 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 23.00%
Fat 21.50% 14.00%
Fiber 3.50% 6.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 0.80%
Omega-6 2.10% 2.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.08%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 4315 kcal/kg 3760 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Lamb Meal, Lamb, Tapioca, Peas, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Pea Protein, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), DL-Methionine, Coconut Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Freeze Dried Lamb, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Lamb Liver, Freeze Dried Lamb Spleen, Freeze Dried Lamb Heart, Freeze Dried Lamb Kidney, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
lamb meal, peas, pea starch, pea flour, tapioca starch, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), salmon meal, flax seed, natural turkey and chicken flavor, dehydrated alfalfa meal, brewers dried yeast, sunflower oil, dried tomato pomace, potassium chloride, salt, DL methionine, choline chloride, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, selenium yeast), taurine, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera extract, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine, rosemary extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, and dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Marketed benefits Allergy support, Skin coat health, Immune support Probiotic support, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Heart care, Skin coat health, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Lamb
  • Pea
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Citric Acid

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Pea, Mixed Tocopherol, Citric Acid.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Grain Free Large Breed Lamb Meal & Peas Dry Dog Food .

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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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