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Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Trout & Rice Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Trout & Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

NutriSource Trout & Rice Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Trout & Rice Dry Dog Food
KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
25.00% 24.00%
Fat 15.50% 16.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.80%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3845 kcal/kg 3952 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Chicken Meal, Barley, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Ground Flaxseeds, Sorghum, Fish Meal, Freeze-Dried Beef, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen, Pumpkin Seeds, Carrots, Freeze-Dried Beef Kidney, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Montmorillonite Clay, Miscanthus Grass, 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), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), L-Threonine, Dried Yeast, Freeze-Dried Pollock, 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
trout, menhaden fishmeal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), dried plain beet pulp, natural chicken, turkey and fish flavors, flax seed, brewers dried yeast, salt, DL methionine, potassium chloride, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), calcium carbonate, 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, 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, taurine, L-carnitine, and rosemary extract Show full list
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 & 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.

  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Brown Rice
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Barley, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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