Label facts comparison
Original Salmon Dry Cat Food vs Ultimate Protein Chicken 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 Salmon Dry Cat Food | Instinct Ultimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 42% | 47% |
| Fat (min) | 18% | 17% |
| Fiber (max) | 3% | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% | 10% |
| Calories | 4470 kcal/kg | 4470 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, White Fish Meal, Peas, Herring Meal | Chicken, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor |
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 Salmon Dry Cat Food
- Ultimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food
| Axis | Original Salmon Dry Cat Food | Ultimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42% | 47% |
| Fat | 18% | 17% |
| Fiber | 3% | 3% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 525 kcal/cup | 491 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 9% max | 10% max |
Differences worth noting
- Ultimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food lists a higher protein minimum (47% vs 42%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
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