Flaked Entrées · Flaked · 3 oz can

Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy

Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy is a flaked wet cat food in a 3 oz can with 75 calories. About 12.4% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 40% from protein and 48% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 51 of the 143 other cans we compare.

OK for kittens

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Carbs: 12.4%
Protein: 40%
Calories: 75

Where the calories come from

Protein 40%Fat 48%Carbs 12%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies 12.4% of calories, above the 10% line many vets use for diabetic cats.
The maker doesn’t publish phosphorus for this recipe, so it can’t be checked for a kidney-friendly diet.
Label states it is complete and balanced for all life stages.

How it compares to other wet cat food

Each bar spans every can we compare, from lowest to highest. The line marks the typical can; the dot is this one.

Carbs, % of calories12.4%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 51 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories40%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 41 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce25 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 91 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Every Instinct can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 6 of 9 from Instinct, lowest carb first.

Instinct recipe	Carbs	Protein	kcal
1. Limited Ingredient Paté Real Turkey EntréePâté · 3 oz	0%	40%	113
2. Paté Real Chicken EntréePâté · 3 oz	0%	33%	116
3. Paté Real Chicken Entrée for KittensPâté · 3 oz	0%	38%	122
4. Paté Real Salmon EntréePâté · 3 oz	0%	38%	116
5. Paté Real Duck EntréePâté · 3 oz	3.5%	32%	116
6. Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in GravyFlaked · 3 oz	12.4%	40%	75
7. Limited Ingredient Paté Real Rabbit EntréePâté · 3 oz	22.4%	45%	85
8. Paté Real Rabbit EntréePâté · 3 oz	22.4%	45%	83
9. Flaked Real Tuna Entrée in GravyFlaked · 3 oz	25.9%	46%	67

More about Instinct wet cat food

How many cans of Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy a day?

For a spayed or neutered adult eating only this food. Weigh your cat every couple of weeks and adjust by about 10%.

Your cat’s weightlb

3½ cans a day

About 261 calories a day

Kittens, weight loss or mixed feeding

Cat weight	Calories a day	Cans a day
6 lb (2.7 kg)	178	2¼
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	3
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	3½
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	4
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	4½

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Chicken Broth
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Natural Flavor
Egg Product
Spinach

Animal ingredients

chicken
egg
fish

Contains chicken or poultry. Contains fish or fish oil.

From the label as published on instinctpetfood.com, checked October 26, 2026. Recipes change, so check the can you buy.

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Questions about Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy

Is Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy low in carbs?

Not by the usual measure. About 12.4% of its calories come from carbohydrate, above the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

How many calories are in a can of Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy?

A 3 oz can has about 75 calories (881 kcal per kilogram). That is 25 calories per ounce, less than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 3½ cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy contain chicken or fish?

Yes, it contains chicken or poultry ingredients. It contains fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: chicken, egg, fish.

How much phosphorus is in Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy?

The maker doesn’t publish a phosphorus value for this recipe. You can ask the manufacturer for its typical nutrient analysis.

Is Instinct Flaked Real Chicken Entrée in Gravy suitable for kittens?

Its label says it meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, so it can be fed to kittens.