Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Lamb & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food Zignature Select Cuts Lamb & Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food
Zignature Select Cuts Lamb & Lamb Meal Formula 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 Whole Grain Real Lamb & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food and Zignature Select Cuts Lamb & Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.50% | 25.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 16.50% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 2.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 4.00% |
| 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 | 3710 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Lamb, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Sorghum, Brown Rice, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Millet, Fish Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Freeze-Dried Beef, Natural Flavor, Salt, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen, Montmorillonite Clay, Pumpkin Seeds, Carrots, Freeze-Dried Beef Kidneys, Potassium Chloride, Apples, Blueberies, Cranberries, 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, DL-Methionine, 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 Show less |
Lamb, Lamb Meal, Oats, Millet, Sunflower Meal, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Quinoa, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | Yes |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Joint care, High energy | Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, High energy, Allergy support, Low fat, Skin coat 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 & 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 | All Life Stages |
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 | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Lamb
- Millet
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Zignature Select Cuts Lamb & Lamb Meal Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Millet.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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