Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food Solid Gold Nutrientboost Beef Air-Dried Topper or Meal
Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food and Solid Gold Nutrientboost Beef Air-Dried Topper or Meal compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| Calcium | 1.60% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.10% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.80% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 25.00% |
| Calories | 3701 kcal/kg | 3226 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Chicken Meal, Peas, Fish Meal, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Pea Protein, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Beef, Ground Flaxseeds, Coconut Oil, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen, Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Freeze-Dried Beef Kidneys, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, 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), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Taurine, Choline Chloride, 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 |
Beef Lung, Beef, Beef Liver, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Flour, Animal Plasma, Pea Fiber, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Spray Dried Animal Blood Cells, Kale, Carrots, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Salt, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Joint care, Weight management | Immune support, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Sensitive stomach, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Air Dried |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Air Dried |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | Small | 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 | All Life Stages | 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 recordWe 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.
- Beef
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Small Breed Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 7.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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