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Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult vs Raw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food

Farmina 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.

Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult

Farmina

Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult

Cat · Dry · Adult

Product details
vs
Raw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food

Instinct

Raw Boost 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.

ProteinFatFiberCarbsCaloriesMoisture
  • Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult
  • Raw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
AxisFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange AdultRaw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein44%41%
Fat20%22%
Fiber1.8%3.5%
CarbsNot listedNot listed
Calories412 kcal/cup496 kcal/cup
Moisture8% max9% max

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Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact

Farmina

Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult

Instinct

Raw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein (min)44%41%
Fat (min)20%22%
Fiber (max)1.8%3.5%
Moisture (max)8%9%
Calories4204 kcal/kg4327 kcal/kg
First ingredientsHerring, dehydrated herring, hydrolyzed fish, pea starch, pork fatChicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas

Product identity

Product and label details

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

Label fieldFarminaFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange AdultInstinctRaw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Full label titleFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult Dry Cat FoodNot listed
SpeciesCatCat
Life stageAdultNot listed
Food formatDryDry
Product lineN&D Ocean FelineNot listed
Flavor / recipeHerring and OrangeNot listed
Package size3.3 lbNot listed
Processing statedExtruded kibbleNot listed
Nutritional adequacy statementN&D Herring and orange recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
Adequacy methodAAFCO profile statementNot listed
Complete and balanced recordedYesYes

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

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

Label fieldFarminaFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange AdultInstinctRaw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Crude protein (min)44%41%
Crude fat (min)20%22%
Crude fiber (max)1.8%3.5%
Moisture (max)8%9%
Ash8.5%Not listed
Calcium1%Not listed
Phosphorus0.9%Not listed
Magnesium0.08%Not listed
Omega-31.4%Not listed
Omega-63.1%Not listed
Taurine0.4%Not listed
Calories4204 kcal/kg4327 kcal/kg
Calories per cup412 kcal/cup496 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 fieldFarminaFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange AdultInstinctRaw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
First five ingredientsHerring, dehydrated herring, hydrolyzed fish, pea starch, pork fatChicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas
Full ingredient list
View full recorded list (28)

Herring, dehydrated herring (unresolved mapping), hydrolyzed fish (unresolved mapping), pea starch, pork fat (unresolved mapping), sweet potatoes (unresolved mapping), herring oil, dried whole eggs (unresolved mapping), natural flavors (unresolved mapping), pea fiber (unresolved mapping), dried carrot (unresolved mapping), calcium carbonate (unresolved mapping), calcium sulfate dihydrate (unresolved mapping), suncured alfalfa meal (unresolved mapping), dried beet pulp (unresolved mapping), inulin (unresolved mapping), fructooligosaccharide (unresolved mapping), dried sweet orange, dried apple (unresolved mapping), dried pomegranate (unresolved mapping), dried spinach (unresolved mapping), psyllium seed husk (unresolved mapping), dried blueberry (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), brewers dried yeast (unresolved mapping), turmeric (unresolved mapping), vitamin A supplement (unresolved mapping), vitamin D3 supplement (unresolved mapping).

View full recorded list (43)

Chicken (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Turkey Meal (unresolved mapping), Menhaden Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Chicken (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Chicken Liver (unresolved mapping), Dried Tomato Pomace (unresolved mapping), Pumpkinseeds (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Chicken Heart (unresolved mapping), Montmorillonite Clay (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Apples (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (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).

Unique recognized ingredientsHerring, pea starch, herring oil, dried sweet orangeNot listed
Ingredient reference pagesNot listed
Primary protein sourceHerringNot listed
Primary carbohydrate sourcePea starch and sweet potatoesNot listed
Grain-free labelYesNot listed
Animal protein listed firstYesYes
Plant protein concentrate recordedNoNot listed
Legume recordedYesYes
Potato recordedYesNot 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 fieldFarminaFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange AdultInstinctRaw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal104.7 g94.8 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal47.6 g50.8 g
Digestibility estimatehighNot listed

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 fieldFarminaFarmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange AdultInstinctRaw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food
Official sourceOpen official source (opens in a new tab)Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source siteFarminaInstinct
Source confidence noteHighNot listed
Source checked dateNot listedNot listed

Differences worth noting

  • Farmina N&D Ocean Feline Herring & Orange Adult lists a higher protein minimum (44% vs 41%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
  • Raw Boost Chicken Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (4327 vs 4204 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.