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Instinct RawBoost+ Whole Grain Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe 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 Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct RawBoost+ Whole Grain Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Instinct RawBoost+ Whole Grain Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 14, 2026

Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

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.
25.50% 24.00%
Fat 15.50% 12.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 1.60% 0.90%
Omega-6 2.30% 2.50%
Taurine 0.10% 0.18%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3800 kcal/kg 3495 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salmon Meal, Ground Flaxseeds, Freeze-Dried Beef, Natural Flavor, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, Freeze-Dried Beef Spleen, Carrots, Montmorillonite Clay, Pumpkin Seeds, Freeze-Dried Beef Kidney, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Ground Miscanthus Grass, 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), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), 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
Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Pearled Barley, Peas, Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Rice, Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Dried Chicory Root, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Salt, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Joint care Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Bone health, Immune support, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
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 Adult Maintenance
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 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.

  • Salmon
  • Menhaden Fish
  • Oatmeal
  • Barley
  • Brown Rice

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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: Salmon, Menhaden Fish, Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Instinct RawBoost+ Whole Grain Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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