Feline Health Nutrition Instinctive 7+ · Chunks in gravy · 3 oz can

Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy

Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy is a chunks in gravy wet cat food in a 3 oz can with 64 calories. About 14.2% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 59% from protein and 27% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 41 of the 143 other cans we compare.

High protein

Illustration, not the maker’s packaging

Carbs: 14.2%
Protein: 59%
Calories: 64

Where the calories come from

Protein 59%Fat 27%Carbs 14%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies 14.2% 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 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 calories14.2%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 41 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories59%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 106 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce21 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 129 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Every Royal Canin can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 5 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 Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices 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

4 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	2¾
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	3½
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	4
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	4¾
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	5¼

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Water sufficient for processing
pork by-products
chicken by-products
pork liver
chicken 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 Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy

Is Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy low in carbs?

Not by the usual measure. About 14.2% of its calories come from carbohydrate, above the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

How many calories are in a can of Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy?

A 3 oz can has about 64 calories (755 kcal per kilogram). That is 21 calories per ounce, less than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices 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 4 cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy 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 Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy?

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

Is Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ Thin Slices in Gravy suitable for kittens?

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