Label facts comparison
Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food vs Original Salmon Dry Cat Food
Instinct 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.
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.
- Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food
- Original Salmon Dry Cat Food
| Axis | Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | Original Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42.5% | 42% |
| Fat | 22.5% | 18% |
| Fiber | 3% | 3% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 557 kcal/cup | 525 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 9% max | 9% max |
Quick scan
Core label facts
A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.
| Label fact | Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | Instinct Original Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 42.5% | 42% |
| Fat (min) | 22.5% | 18% |
| Fiber (max) | 3% | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 9% |
| Calories | 4456 kcal/kg | 4470 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Chicken, Turkey Meal, Meanhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, White Fish Meal, Peas, Herring Meal |
Product identity
Product and label details
Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.
| Label field | InstinctOriginal Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Cat | Cat |
| Life stage | Kitten | Not listed |
| Food format | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nutritional adequacy statement | Not listed | Not listed |
Recorded nutrients
Guaranteed analysis and calories
Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.
| Label field | InstinctOriginal Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 42.5% | 42% |
| Crude fat (min) | 22.5% | 18% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 9% |
| Calories | 4456 kcal/kg | 4470 kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 557 kcal/cup | 525 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 | InstinctOriginal Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| First five ingredients | Chicken, Turkey Meal, Meanhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, White Fish Meal, Peas, Herring Meal |
| Full ingredient list | View full recorded list (42)Chicken (unresolved mapping), Turkey Meal (unresolved mapping), Meanhaden Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), Egg Product (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), White Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Lamb Meal (unresolved mapping), Dried Tomato Pomace (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (unresolved mapping), Apples (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Montmorillonite Clay (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Pollock (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Pumpkinseeds (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping) | View full recorded list (39)Salmon (unresolved mapping), Menhaden Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), White Fish Meal (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Herring Meal (unresolved mapping), Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Salmon Meal (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Montmorillonite Clay (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Apples (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, 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), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Cod (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping). |
| Animal protein listed first | Yes | Yes |
| Legume recorded | Yes | Yes |
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 | InstinctOriginal Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per 1,000 kcal | 95.4 g | 94 g |
| Fat per 1,000 kcal | 50.5 g | 40.3 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 | InstinctOriginal Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Official source | Open official source (opens in a new tab) | Open official source (opens in a new tab) |
| Source site | instinctpetfood.com | instinctpetfood.com |
| Source checked date | Not listed | Not listed |
Differences worth noting
- Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food lists a higher protein minimum (42.5% vs 42%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
- Original Salmon Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (4470 vs 4456 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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