Feline Health Nutrition Adult Instinctive · Pâté · 3 oz can

Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce

Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce is a pâté wet cat food in a 3 oz can with 68 calories. About 9.8% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 64% from protein and 27% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 56 of the 143 other cans we compare, and under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

Low carb High protein

Illustration, not the maker’s packaging

Carbs: 9.8%
Protein: 64%
Calories: 68

Where the calories come from

Protein 64%Fat 27%Carbs 10%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies 9.8% of calories, under 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 adult maintenance.

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 calories9.8%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 56 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories64%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 119 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce23 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 116 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Every Royal Canin can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 2 of 10 from Royal Canin, lowest carb first.

Royal Canin recipe	Carbs	Protein	kcal
1. Kitten Loaf in SaucePâté · 3 oz	8.8%	53%	78
2. Adult Instinctive Loaf in SaucePâté · 3 oz	9.8%	64%	68
3. Adult Instinctive Thin Slices in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	10.6%	62%	66
4. Spayed/Neutered Thin Slices in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	13.4%	57%	59
5. Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	14.2%	59%	64
6. Kitten Thin Slices in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	14.9%	54%	76
7. Morsels in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	16.2%	50%	65
8. Urinary Care Thin Slices in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	18.6%	53%	61
9. Hairball Care Thin Slices in GravyChunks in gravy · 3 oz	19.6%	44%	55
10. Digestive Care Loaf in SaucePâté · 3 oz	24.1%	47%	69

More about Royal Canin wet cat food

How many cans of Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce 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

3¾ 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	2½
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	3¼
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	3¾
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	4½
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	5

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Water sufficient for processing
pork by-products
chicken
chicken liver
pork liver
brewers rice flour

Animal ingredients

pork
chicken
fish

Contains chicken or poultry. Contains fish or fish oil.

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

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Questions about Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce

Is Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce low in carbs?

Yes. About 9.8% of its calories come from carbohydrate, under the 10% line often used for diabetic cats. It is lower in carbs than 56 of the 143 other cans we compare.

How many calories are in a can of Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce?

A 3 oz can has about 68 calories (805 kcal per kilogram). That is 23 calories per ounce, less than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 3¾ cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce contain chicken or fish?

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

How much phosphorus is in Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce?

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

Is Royal Canin Adult Instinctive Loaf in Sauce suitable for kittens?

Its label covers adult maintenance, not growth, so it isn’t meant as a kitten’s main food.