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ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food vs Raw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food

ACANA and Instinct, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.

ACANA

ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food

Cat · Dry · Kitten

Product details

Instinct

Raw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food

Cat · Dry · Life stage not listed

Product details

Listed label values

Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.

ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food
Raw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	Raw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein	38%	37.5%
Fat	19%	12%
Fiber	3%	5.5%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	497 kcal/cup	385 kcal/cup
Moisture	10% max	9% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	ACANA ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	Instinct Raw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein (min)	38%	37.5%
Fat (min)	19%	12%
Fiber (max)	3%	5.5%
Moisture (max)	10%	9%
Calories	3975 kcal/kg	3709 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Chicken, turkey, salmon, chicken meal, salmon meal	Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal

Product identity

Product and label details

Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.

Label field	ACANAACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	InstinctRaw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
Full label title	ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	Not listed
Species	Cat	Cat
Life stage	Kitten	Not listed
Food format	Dry	Dry
Product line	Highest Protein	Not listed
Flavor / recipe	Kitten Recipe	Not listed
Processing stated	Extruded kibble	Not listed
Nutritional adequacy statement	ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth and Reproduction.	Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken for Healthy Weight is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Complete and balanced recorded	Yes	Yes

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.

Label field	ACANAACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	InstinctRaw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
Crude protein (min)	38%	37.5%
Crude fat (min)	19%	12%
Crude fiber (max)	3%	5.5%
Moisture (max)	10%	9%
Calcium	1.7%	Not listed
Phosphorus	1.3%	Not listed
Omega-3	1.2%	Not listed
Omega-6	3%	Not listed
Taurine	0.15%	Not listed
Calories	3975 kcal/kg	3709 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	497 kcal/cup	385 kcal/cup

Formula context

Ingredients and formulation comparison

Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.

Label field	ACANAACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	InstinctRaw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
First five ingredients	Chicken, turkey, salmon, chicken meal, salmon meal	Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (57) Chicken (unresolved mapping), turkey (unresolved mapping), salmon (unresolved mapping), chicken meal (unresolved mapping), salmon meal (unresolved mapping), herring meal (unresolved mapping), whole red lentils (unresolved mapping), whole pinto beans (unresolved mapping), chicken fat (unresolved mapping), turkey meal (unresolved mapping), whole green lentils (unresolved mapping), whole chickpeas (unresolved mapping), whole herring (unresolved mapping), turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (unresolved mapping), chicken liver (unresolved mapping), eggs, fish oil, pea starch, pea fiber, natural chicken flavor, chicken heart (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), dried kelp (unresolved mapping), vitamin E supplement (unresolved mapping), whole cranberries (unresolved mapping), whole pumpkin (unresolved mapping), mixed tocopherols (preservative) (unresolved mapping), zinc proteinate (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), collard greens (unresolved mapping), whole pears (unresolved mapping), whole apples (unresolved mapping), vitamin A acetate (unresolved mapping), vitamin D3 supplement (unresolved mapping), biotin (unresolved mapping), DL-methionine (unresolved mapping), copper proteinate (unresolved mapping), niacin (unresolved mapping), thiamine mononitrate (unresolved mapping), riboflavin (unresolved mapping), calcium pantothenate (unresolved mapping), pyridoxine hydrochloride (unresolved mapping), folic acid (unresolved mapping), vitamin B12 supplement (unresolved mapping), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (unresolved mapping), turmeric (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (unresolved mapping), citric acid (preservative) (unresolved mapping), rosemary extract (unresolved mapping), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product (unresolved mapping), dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product (unresolved mapping), dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried beef meat (unresolved mapping), freeze dried goat meat (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried lamb meat (unresolved mapping).	View full recorded list (49) Chicken (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Chickpeas (unresolved mapping), Salmon Meal (unresolved mapping), Menhaden Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Suncured Alfalfa Meal (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Dried Tomato Pomace (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Chicken (unresolved mapping), Montmorillonite Clay (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Chicken Liver (unresolved mapping), Pumpkinseeds (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Chicken Heart (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Apples (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), L-Carnitine (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Dried Kelp (unresolved mapping), Salmon Oil (unresolved mapping), Blueberries (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping).
Primary protein source	Chicken	Not listed
Primary carbohydrate source	Lentils	Not listed
Grain-free label	Yes	Not listed
Limited ingredient recorded	No	Not listed
Novel protein recorded	No	Not listed
Probiotics recorded	Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei	Not listed
Prebiotics recorded	No	Not listed
Artificial preservatives recorded	No	Not listed
Artificial colors recorded	No	Not listed
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Plant protein concentrate recorded	No	Not listed
Legume recorded	No	Yes
Legume in first five recorded	No	Not listed
Potato recorded	No	Not listed
Generic animal ingredient flag	No	Not listed
Filler-presence flag	No	Not listed
Ingredient watchout flag	No	Not listed

Label-based calculations

Calculated nutrition context

These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.

Label field	ACANAACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	InstinctRaw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	95.6 g	101.1 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	47.8 g	32.4 g

Provenance

Source and review record

Use the official links to check current packaging and formulation details. A source confidence note is CMS record metadata; it does not evaluate the product or replace Data Confidence.

Label field	ACANAACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food	InstinctRaw Boost Healthy Weight Chicken Dry Cat Food
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	ACANA	Instinct
Source confidence note	High	Not listed
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food lists a higher protein minimum (38% vs 37.5%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (3975 vs 3709 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

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Label facts come from official sources and can change with reformulations. This page compares recorded facts only — it does not evaluate fit for an individual pet. For diet questions tied to a health condition, ask your veterinarian.