Label facts comparison

Original Salmon Dry Cat Food vs Ultimate Protein Chicken 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.

Instinct

Original Salmon Dry Cat Food

Cat · Format not listed · Life stage not listed

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Instinct

Ultimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food

Cat · Format not listed · Life stage not listed

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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

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
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

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

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

Product identity

Product and label details

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

Label field	InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food	InstinctUltimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food
Species	Cat	Cat
Life stage	Not listed	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 Salmon Dry Cat Food	InstinctUltimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food
Crude protein (min)	42%	47%
Crude fat (min)	18%	17%
Crude fiber (max)	3%	3%
Moisture (max)	9%	10%
Calories	4470 kcal/kg	4470 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	525 kcal/cup	491 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 Salmon Dry Cat Food	InstinctUltimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food
First five ingredients	Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, White Fish Meal, Peas, Herring Meal	Chicken, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor
Full ingredient list	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).	View full recorded list (33) Chicken (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), Ground Flaxseed (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Dried Tomato Pomace (unresolved mapping), Dried Whey Protein Concentrate (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, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Pollock (unresolved mapping), Pumpkinseeds (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping).
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Legume recorded	Yes	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	InstinctOriginal Salmon Dry Cat Food	InstinctUltimate Protein Chicken Dry Cat Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	94 g	105.1 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	40.3 g	38 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 Salmon Dry Cat Food	InstinctUltimate Protein Chicken 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

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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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.