Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon Recipe

Limited Ingredient Diet Real Salmon Recipe

Instinct

#330 of 558 $0.44/oz

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At a Glance

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Fewer fillers than 68% of similar foods ▾

Fillers like corn gluten and soy bulk up the recipe without adding much nutrition. Cats are obligate carnivores, so fewer fillers means more room for the animal protein they need.

Simpler ingredient list than 98% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

Menadione (Vitamin K3) ▾

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 41.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 31%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 33%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 83%
Moisture 9

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 73%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 78%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 50%
Primary Protein Quality 3

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 72%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 32%
Ingredient Simplicity 16

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 2%
Omega-3 Source 1

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 65%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 37%

Full Ingredient List

Salmon Meal, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Salmon, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Montmorillonite Clay, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Choline Chloride, Freeze Dried Cod, Taurine, Rosemary Extract

Calories

4400 kcal/kg Energy density
517 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $31.99

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