Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Grain Free High Plains Select Dry Dog Food
Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Grain Free High Plains Select Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.50% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 2.90% | 3.20% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.07% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3840 kcal/kg | 4011 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Chicken Meal, Peas, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved wit Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Yeast, Ground Flaxseeds, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Chickpeas, Freeze-Dried Beef, Dried Tomato Pomace, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Beef Kidney, Montmorillonite Clay, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, 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), Salt, Miscanthus Grass, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, 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, trout, turkey meal, beef meal, garbanzo beans, red lentils, green lentils, sunflower oil, tapioca starch, natural fish flavor, chia seeds, menhaden fishmeal, sunflower meal, brewers dried yeast, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, threonine, DL methionine, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), calcium carbonate, taurine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), lactic acid, tocopherols (a preservative), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera 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, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, L-carnitine, citric acid (a preservative), rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Joint care | 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 | All Life Stages | 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 | 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 | Yes |
| 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
- Turkey
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct RawBoost Real Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Turkey.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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