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Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food

Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food and Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food
Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 30.00%
Fat 16.50% 22.00%
Fiber 4.50% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.60%
Omega-6 2.80% 3.00%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 3847 kcal/kg 4000 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved wit Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Dried Yeast, Turkey Meal, Fish Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Ground Flaxseeds, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Tomato Pomace, Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, 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), Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Montmorillonite Clay, Choline Chloride, Miscanthus Grass, 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
Chicken Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin), Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Pea Starch, Whitefish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Dried Egg, Dried Beet Pulp, L-carnitine, Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Joint care, High energy High energy, Immune support, Joint care, Digestive health
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 & 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 All Life Stages 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 No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Yeast

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Yeast.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Rawboost Real Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food and Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food .

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