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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Instinct
RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken dry dog food good?
Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken is a dry dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
41%
Fat
23%
Est. Carbs
26%
Fiber
3.3%
Ash
7.7%
Moisture (9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (41% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is Super High (23% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
10
Concerned
3
Notice
1
1
Fresh Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Peas
4
Chicken Fat
5
Tapioca Flour
6
Herring Meal
7
Freeze-dried Chicken
8
Herring Fish Meal
9
Natural Flavor
10
Freeze-dried Chicken Liver
11
Dried Tomato
12
Pumpkin Seeds
13
Freeze Dried Chicken Heart
14
Sodium Chloride
15
Vitamin E Supplement
16
Vitamin A Supplement
17
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
18
Niacin Supplement
19
Thiamine Mononitrate
20
D-calcium Pantothenate
21
Riboflavin Supplement
22
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
23
Vitamin B12 Supplement
24
Folic Acid
25
Vitamin D3 Supplement
26
Biotin
27
Carrots
28
Apples
29
Cranberries
30
Montmorillonite
31
Zinc Proteinate
32
Iron Proteinate
33
Copper Proteinate
34
Manganese Proteinate
35
Sodium Selenite
36
Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
37
Potassium Chloride
38
Taurine
39
Choline Chloride
40
Dried Kelp
41
Salmon Oil
42
Blueberries
43
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
44
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide.
Possible allergy triggers: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Fresh Chicken
Chicken Meal
Herring Meal
Freeze-dried Chicken
Herring Fish Meal
Freeze-dried Chicken Liver
Freeze Dried Chicken Heart
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Chicken
Chicken Meal
Herring Meal
Freeze-dried Chicken
Herring Fish Meal
Freeze-dried Chicken Liver
Freeze Dried Chicken Heart
Plant
Peas
Pumpkin Seeds
Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken dry dog food Review
Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 23% fat, 26% estimated carbohydrates.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken contain Dairy?
Does Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken contain Egg?
Does Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken contain Legumes?
Does Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken contain Nuts?
Is Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Instinct RawBoost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken?
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