Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Cage-Free Chicken Patties Dog Food Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Apple Recipe Whole Health Blend Premium Pate Wet Dog Food
Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Cage-Free Chicken Patties Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Cage-Free Chicken Patties Dog Food and Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Apple Recipe Whole Health Blend Premium Pate Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jun 14, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
12.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 9.00% | 6.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.35% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 1.80% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
70.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1620 kcal/kg | 1120 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Yellow Squash, Apples, Carrots, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Fish Oil, Spinach, Broccoli, Blueberries, Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Yeast Culture, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver, apples, brown rice, peas, carrots, canola oil, guar gum, carrageenan, vitamins (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Heart care, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Probiotic support | Brain health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Whole Pieces | Pate |
| Processing | Frozen | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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.
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
- Apple
- Carrot
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Cage-Free Chicken Patties Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Apple, Carrot.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Instinct Raw Longevity Frozen Cage-Free Chicken Patties Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Apple Recipe Whole Health Blend Premium Pate Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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