Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Dog Food Purpose Beef & Veggie Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food
Both score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct Raw Freeze-Dried Meals Wild-Caught Alaskan Pollock Recipe Dry Dog Food and Purpose Beef & Veggie Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
39.00% | 48.00% |
| Fat | 33.00% | 32.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
6.00% | 5.00% |
| Calories | 4814 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | High | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Pollock, Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Beef Heart, Pumpkin Seeds, Carrots, Apples, Butternut Squash, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Salmon Oil, Lactic Acid, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Chicory Root, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Beef, beef heart, beef liver, organic broccoli, organic squash, organic carrots, organic blueberry, organic apples, organic apple cider vinegar, organic coconut oil, potassium chloride, dried kelp, sodium chloride, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, vitamin e supplement, niacin supplement, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, riboflavin supplement, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin b12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin d3 supplement. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Bone health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, High energy | Allergy support, Digestive health, Dental care, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Adult | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| 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. |
Yes | No |
| 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.
- Beef
- Beef Liver
- Beef Heart
- Carrot
- Apple
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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 Heart, Carrot, Apple.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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