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Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat

Manufacturer: Instinct

Instinct Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat Salmon
85.7Technical Score

The Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat (Instinct) earned a technical score of 85.7/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (81 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (89 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 46.15% protein and 19.78% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat good?

Yes. Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 85.7/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 81) and ingredient purity (IPFI 89), with 46.15% protein and 19.78% fat on a dry-matter basis.

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)81 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)89 / 100
Final Score85.7

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein46.15%
Fat19.78%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein41 %
Crude fat21 %
Crude fiber3 %
Moisture9 %

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Chicken Meal
  3. 3Turkey Meal
  4. 4Menhaden Fish Meal
  5. 5Peas
  6. 6Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
  7. 7Tapioca
  8. 8Natural Flavor
  9. 9Dried Tomato Pomace
  10. 10Montmorillonite Clay

What we like

  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓probiotics
  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓ Verified data

www.instinctpetfood.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat

What is the technical score of Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat?
Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat (Instinct) scores 85.7/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (81 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (89 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat has 46.15% protein and 19.78% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Instinct Original Raw Coated Cat is "Superior Quality" (score 85.7/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, taurine declared, probiotics. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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