Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food Open Farm Rawmix Large Breed Ancient Grains 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 Real Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Rawmix Large Breed Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 29.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3730 kcal/kg | 3600 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Barley, Turkey Meal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Sorghum, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseeds, Salmon Oil, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Salt, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Montmorillonite Clay, Miscanthus Grass, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Choline 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), 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, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Meal, Oats, Barley, Coconut Oil, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Pumpkin, Carrots, Natural Flavor (yeast), Apples, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Potatoes, Tapioca, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Livers, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Necks, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Green Lipped Mussel, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Bone Broth, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Organic Butternut Squash, Organic Blueberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Kale, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Bone health, Brain health, Eye health | Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy, Adult, Senior |
| Breed size | Large | Large |
| 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | 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
- Barley
- Turkey
- Brown Rice
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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, Turkey, Brown Rice.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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