Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Diamond Naturals
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Chicken & Rice
Editor ingredient insight
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Chicken & Rice starts with chicken, chicken meal, and barley with moderate-high calories.
It is worth considering for small chicken-and-grain tolerant dogs, not for chicken allergy, grain avoidance, or low-fat needs.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 27%Fat 16%Other 57%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude protein range among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber3%
Omega-30.4%
Omega-62.4%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · chicken mealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · cracked pearled barleyMid
Semi-Refined GrainIngredient #2Upper
chicken meal
chicken meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Mid
cracked pearled barley
cracked pearled barley is disclosed, but its role is not explicit enough to count as a strong quality signal. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientschicken meal — Support positive ingredientscracked pearled barley — Neutral ingredientsground white rice — Neutral ingredientsgrain sorghum — Neutral ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsegg product — Primary positive ingredientsdried plain beet pulp — Support positive ingredientsnatural flavor — Support positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientsL-Carnitine — Support positive ingredientskale — Neutral ingredientschia seed — Neutral ingredientspumpkin — Neutral ingredientsblueberries — Neutral ingredientsoranges — Neutral ingredientsquinoa — Neutral ingredientsdried kelp — Support positive ingredientscoconut — Neutral ingredientsspinach — Neutral ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientspapaya — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product — Neutral ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsvitamin E supplement — Support positive ingredientsbeta carotene — Neutral ingredientsiron proteinate — Neutral ingredientszinc proteinate — Support positive ingredientscopper proteinate — Support positive ingredientsferrous sulfate — Neutral ingredientszinc sulfate — Support positive ingredientsmanganese sulfate — Neutral ingredientscopper sulfate — Support positive ingredientspotassium iodide — Neutral ingredientsthiamine mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsmanganese proteinate — Neutral ingredientsvitamin A supplement — Neutral ingredientsbiotin — Support positive ingredientsniacin — Neutral ingredientscalcium pantothenate — Neutral ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientspyridoxine hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsvitamin B12 supplement — Neutral ingredientsriboflavin — Neutral ingredientsvitamin D3 supplement — Neutral ingredientsfolic acid. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), chicken meal (#2), egg product (#7)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
ChicoryGut support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken, chicken meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. cracked pearled barley, ground white rice supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, egg. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Public data trust is usable, but it does not sit in the highest-trust tier.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, fat is higher, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity. Fat is higher even though calories are not, so any fat restriction needs a separate assessment. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
Disclosure depth remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Diamond Naturals background
Founded in 1970 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence D
Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed public recall history, notably tied to the 2012 salmonella event.
May 12, 2026