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Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 21, 2026

Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food
Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 30.00%
Fat 15.50% 14.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.60% 1.25%
Taurine 0.10% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3640 kcal/kg 3550 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potato, Ground Flaxseeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Yeast, Carrots, Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Egg, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, 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, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Citrus Pulp, Dried Beet Pulp, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Ginger, Dried Chicory Root, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Annatto Extract, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, 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, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken, Menhaden Fish Meal, Oats, Milo, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver, Whitefish Meal, Barley, Coconut Oil, Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Coconut Glycerin, Carrots, Salt, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Broccoli, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate), Apples, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Kale, Raspberries, Spinach, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Turmeric, Tricalcium Phosphate, Chicken Bone Broth, Cinnamon, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health Digestive health, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Immune support, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Baked
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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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
  • Barley

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food .

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