Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Whole Grain Kibble Gut Health

Dry Extruded complete High meat

48out of 100

Average

our rating

Is Instinct Pet Food RawBoost+ Whole Grain Kibble Gut Health a good dog food?

We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Why this score?

This recipe achieves an overall rating of 48 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.3 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -2.5 points.

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Recipe
48
Nutritionallow
100
Transparency
50
Safety
100
Evidence
Not recorded

The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.

Why you might choose it

Meat makes up an estimated 37% of the dry matter.
Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.

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Estimated composition

meat36.7%

carb23.0%

veg13.6%

additive9.3%

supplement8.0%

oil5.7%

fibre3.6%

Typical analysis (as fed)

Protein: 30%
Fat: 15.50%
Fibre: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Omega-3 fatty acids: 0.60%
Omega-6 fatty acids: 2.60%

Additives & feeding info

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 225 IU/kg

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols (preservative for Chicken Fat); Rosemary Extract

Feeding guide

Ideal feeding amounts vary by age, weight, and activity level; divide cups per day by the number of feedings per day. Always provide clean, fresh water.

Reviews

Trustpilot: 0.0/5 · 0 reviews

5 reviews on this product · 4.2/5

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein

These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (60)

#	As declared	Matched	Category	Tier	Declared %	Est. %
1	Chicken	Chicken	meat	medium	-	2.2
2	Chicken Meal	Dried chicken protein	meat	good	-	2.2
3	Brown Rice	Rice - brown / whole grain	carb	medium	-	2.2
4	Barley	Barley	carb	medium	-	2.2
5	Fish Meal	Fish Meal	meat	medium	-	2.1
6	Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)	Chicken Oil and Fat	oil	medium	-	2.1
7	Oatmeal	Oats	carb	medium	-	2.1
8	Freeze-Dried Chicken	Chicken	meat	medium	-	2.1
9	Natural Flavor	Flavor	additive	poor	-	2.1
10	Sweet Potato	Sweet Potatoes	carb	good	-	2.0
11	Ground Flaxseeds	Linseed	veg	good	-	2.0
12	Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver	Liver	meat	good	-	2.0
13	Dried Yeast	Yeast	supplement	good	-	2.0
14	Carrots	Carrots	veg	good	-	2.0
15	Pumpkin Seeds	Pumpkin Seeds	veg	good	-	2.0
16	Salt	Salt	additive	medium	-	1.9
17	Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart	Heart	meat	good	-	1.9
18	Dried Egg	Dried Egg	meat	medium	-	1.9
19	Dried Tomato Pomace	Tomato Pomace	fibre	medium	-	1.9
20	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement	medium	-	1.9
21	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement	good	-	1.8
22	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement	good	-	1.8
23	Niacin Supplement	Niacin	supplement	good	-	1.8
24	Thiamine Mononitrate	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement	good	-	1.8
25	d-Calcium Pantothenate	Calcium pantothenate	supplement	good	-	1.8
26	Riboflavin Supplement	Riboflavin	supplement	good	-	1.7
27	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement	good	-	1.7
28	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement	good	-	1.7
29	Folic Acid	Folic acid	supplement	good	-	1.7
30	Vitamin D3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement	good	-	1.7
31	Biotin	Biotin	supplement	good	-	1.7
32	Apples	Apples	veg	good	-	1.6
33	Blueberries	Blueberries	veg	good	-	1.6
34	Cranberries	Cranberries	veg	good	-	1.6
35	Pumpkin	Pumpkin	veg	good	-	1.6
36	Citrus Pulp	Citrus Pulp	fibre	medium	-	1.6
37	Dried Beet Pulp	Beet Pulp	fibre	medium	-	1.5
38	Zinc Proteinate	Zinc Proteinate	supplement	good	-	1.5
39	Iron Proteinate	Iron Proteinate	mineral	good	-	1.5
40	Copper Proteinate	Copper proteinate	supplement	good	-	1.5
41	Manganese Proteinate	Manganese proteinate	supplement	good	-	1.5
42	Sodium Selenite	Sodium selenite	supplement	poor	-	1.5
43	Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide	Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide	supplement	medium	-	1.4
44	Dried Ginger	Ginger	veg	good	-	1.4
45	Dried Chicory Root	Chicory root	veg	good	-	1.4
46	L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate	L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate	supplement	good	-	1.4
47	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement	good	-	1.4
48	Annatto Extract	unmatched	-	-	-	1.3
49	Taurine	Taurine	supplement	good	-	1.3
50	Yucca Schidigera Extract	Yucca Schidigera	supplement	good	-	1.3
51	Yeast Culture	Yeast	supplement	good	-	1.3
52	Salmon Oil	Salmon Oil	oil	good	-	1.3
53	Apple Cider Vinegar	Vinegar	additive	medium	-	1.3
54	Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product	Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product	supplement	good	-	1.2
55	Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product	Enterococcus Faecium	supplement	good	-	1.2
56	Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract	unmatched	-	-	-	1.2
57	Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract	unmatched	-	-	-	1.2
58	Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract	Bacillus Subtilis	supplement	good	-	1.2
59	Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product	Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product	supplement	good	-	1.1
60	Rosemary Extract.	Rosemary	veg	good	-	1.1

Brand

Website: https://www.instinctpetfood.com/products/freshdried-bites-for-dogs-chicken

Trust and provenance

Recall history: No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked: 2026-09-13
Scored with: Model v3 (methodology)
Product page: www.instinctpetfood.com

Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.

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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.6	9.191	+5.27
Carb share of dry matter	21.2%	-0.115	-2.44
Oil share of dry matter	7.1%	-0.092	-0.65
Vegetable share of dry matter	11.1%	-0.005	-0.06
Additive share of dry matter	10.5%	0.163	+1.71
Supplement share of dry matter	9.2%	-0.012	-0.11
Recipe graded poor	5.2%	-0.065	-0.34
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	5.2%	0.060	+0.31
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Complete diet	yes	2.294	+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
Additive penalty	-11.30	0.222	-2.51
Processing multiplier	0.98	33.786	+33.11
Processing: Dry Extruded	yes	-6.713	-6.71

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Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.6	9.191	+5.27
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	21.2%	-0.115	-2.44
Oil share of dry matter	7.1%	-0.092	-0.65
Vegetable share of dry matter	11.1%	-0.005	-0.06
Additive share of dry matter	10.5%	0.163	+1.71
Supplement share of dry matter	9.2%	-0.012	-0.11
Other share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.375	+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.027	+0.00
Recipe graded poor	5.2%	-0.065	-0.34
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	5.2%	0.060	+0.31
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Prints ingredient percentages	no	0.000	+0.00
Complete diet	yes	2.294	+2.29
Frozen or chilled fresh	no	0.000	+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)	no	0.707	+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
High carb and low meat	no	-1.180	+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages	0.0	0.000	+0.00
Meat share × fresh	0.0	0.000	+0.00
Fresh × high meat	0.0	11.084	+0.00
Additive penalty	-11.30	0.222	-2.51
Processing multiplier	0.98	33.786	+33.11
Processing: Raw	no	-0.054	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilled	no	-2.354	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozen	no	-2.354	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigerated	no	0.000	+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelf	no	-0.672	+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Dried	no	6.629	+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Dried	no	6.331	+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressed	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Baked	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Extruded	yes	-6.713	-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moist	no	-6.174	+0.00
Processing: Dry Muesli	no	-10.146	+0.00
Processing: Wet Pate	no	-0.672	+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunks	no	-0.672	+0.00

Processing-type offset: +0.02
Additives declared on label: +2 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 48.2
Final score: 48/100

Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.

Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges

How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

Nutrient	As fed (label)	Dry matter (scored)	Score
Protein	30	33.1 (band 18 to 40%)	100
Fat	15.5	17.1 (band 5.5 to 20%)	100
Fibre	4	4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)	-	-	100

Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.

This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.

Transparency: what the label discloses

How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.

Item	Points
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)	10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file	0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file	0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)	10/10
✗ Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file	0/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)	5/5
✓ Feeding guidance given (mandatory)	10/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)	5/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)	10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file	0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).

Safety: recall history

Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.

No recalls recorded in our database.

Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.

Claims on file; none we can check against the label

Claim	Type	Check	Substantiation
Backed by research and formulated with a pre- and probiotic blend, it supports a healthy digestive system with functional ingredients like omegas and antioxidants (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
A blend of prebiotics & probiotics that work together for healthy microflora in the gut (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
A blend of antioxidants & Omegas for a healthy immune system essential in overall digestive health (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Gut Health (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Healthy Muscles (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Immune Health (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Mental Clarity (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Healthy Mobility (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Skin & Coat Support (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
FreshDried™ Raw - All natural, protein packed, minimally processed bites of real chicken (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Vet-Formulated Recipes (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Trusted by Vets. Loved by Pets. (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Recipes starting with cage-free chicken and packed with animal protein (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Real, Natural Ingredients (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Protein packed, whole grain kibble + FreshDried™ Raw (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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