Label facts comparison
Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food vs Ultimate Protein Duck Dry Cat Food
Instinct and Instinct, compared on source-backed label facts. Public scoring is not active on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.
| Label fact | Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | Instinct Ultimate Protein Duck Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 42.5% | 47% |
| Fat (min) | 22.5% | 17% |
| Fiber (max) | 3% | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 10% |
| Calories | 4456 kcal/kg | 4510 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Chicken, Turkey Meal, Meanhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Duck, Chicken, Egg Product, Tapioca, Ground Flaxseed |
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
- Ultimate Protein Duck Dry Cat Food
| Axis | Original Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food | Ultimate Protein Duck Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42.5% | 47% |
| Fat | 22.5% | 17% |
| Fiber | 3% | 3% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 557 kcal/cup | 496 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 9% max | 10% max |
Differences worth noting
- Ultimate Protein Duck Dry Cat Food lists a higher protein minimum (47% vs 42.5%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
- Ultimate Protein Duck Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (4510 vs 4456 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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