Ingredient #1Mid
Corn
Corn is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult builds on corn, chicken by-product meal and oats, with 28% protein, 11% fat and 5.4% fiber.
Protein is relatively high while fat and calorie density are low among foods made the same way, making it a candidate for hungry, weight-prone adult Labradors.
Corn protein and wheat gluten also contribute to crude protein; the number does not represent meat protein alone.
Choose another formula for chicken, corn or wheat avoidance, or for very active dogs needing dense calories.
Plant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 28%Fat 11%Other 61%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 positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber5.4%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-6Not disclosed
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 gradeConservative
Ingredient #1 · CornMid
Refined CarbIngredient #2 · chicken by-product mealLowest
By-product MealIngredient #3 · oat groatsUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2Lowest
chicken by-product meal
chicken by-product meal is a by-product meal. It can still contribute protein, but the primary-ingredient read should stay conservative. It reads as an bottom-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
oat groats
oat groats is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Corn — Neutral ingredientschicken by-product meal — High-caution ingredientsoat groats — Neutral ingredientsbrewers rice — Neutral ingredientscorn protein meal — High-caution ingredientswheat gluten — High-caution ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientsnatural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk) — Support positive ingredientsdried plain beet pulp — Support positive ingredientspowdered cellulose — Neutral ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientsvegetable oil — Neutral ingredientssodium aluminosilicate — Neutral ingredientsmonocalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientspowdered psyllium seed husk — Support positive ingredientsfructooligosaccharides — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsvitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, vitamin A acetate, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex] — Support positive ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientspreserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid — Neutral ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientstrace minerals [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, copper sulfate, calcium iodate] — Support positive ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientsL-carnitine — Support positive ingredientschondroitin sulfate. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · chicken by-product meal (#2)
Plant protein · corn protein meal (#5), wheat gluten (#6)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientPsyllium huskGut support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
chicken by-product meal supply animal protein, starting at ingredient 2. Corn, oat groats supply carbohydrate energy. A carbohydrate source leads the list, a meaningful distinction when seeking a meat-led recipe.
corn protein meal, wheat gluten supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. chicken fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- By-product meal is a rendered ingredient that can include parts such as heads, feet, and organs. It can still provide protein, but it is harder to tell exactly what parts are included and in what proportion, so ingredient transparency is read more conservatively.
- Plant proteins can lift crude protein on the label, but the real animal-protein share still needs a closer check.
- By-product meal and grains both sit high in the recipe, so this does not read as a meat-centered formula.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is lower, and calorie density is lower. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration 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
Royal Canin background
Founded in 1968 in France.
Disclosure confidence C1
There is a usable disclosure baseline, but the public record is still fairly thin.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed public recall history, with a recent 2023 mislabeling case in public sources.
May 12, 2026