Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Gut Health Dry Dog Food NutriSource Grain Free Small Bites Chicken & Peas Dry Dog Food
Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Gut Health 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 Chicken Recipe Gut Health Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Grain Free Small Bites Chicken & Peas Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 23, 2026 |
Verified Sep 16, 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. |
31.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 6.50% |
| Omega-3 | 0.70% | 0.70% |
| Omega-6 | 2.30% | 2.70% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.07% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4110 kcal/kg | 4051 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Freeze-Dried Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Egg Product, Ground Flaxseeds, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Pumpkin Seeds, Yeast extract, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Potassium Chloride, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Yeast, 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, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Annatto Extract (color), Taurine, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salmon Oil, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
chicken, chicken meal, peas, pea flour, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), pea starch, flax seed, natural chicken and turkey flavors, dehydrated alfalfa meal, salmon meal, dried tomato pomace, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, sunflower oil, DL methionine, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), lactic acid, 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, calcium carbonate, taurine, L-carnitine and rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune 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 | 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
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.
- Chicken
- Pea
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct RawBoost Real Chicken Recipe Gut Health 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: Chicken, Pea, Mixed Tocopherol, Citric Acid.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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