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 X-Small Weight Care Dry Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care starts with brewers rice, corn, and chicken by-product meal, with lower fat, higher fiber, and reduced calories.
It is worth considering for tiny dogs needing weight control, not for corn-free or high-energy feeding.
Plant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 24%Fat 10%Other 66%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 positionLower
This food is on the lower 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 fiber7.8%
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 · brewers riceLower
Refined CarbIngredient #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 #3Lower
brewers rice
brewers rice is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an lower-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Corn — Neutral ingredientschicken by-product meal — High-caution ingredientsbrewers rice — Neutral ingredientscorn gluten meal — High-caution ingredientswheat gluten — High-caution ingredientsnatural flavors — Support positive ingredientswheat — Neutral ingredientsbarley — Neutral ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientspea fiber — Neutral ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientspowdered cellulose — Neutral ingredientsvegetable oil — Neutral ingredientspowdered psyllium seed husk — Support positive ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientssodium silico aluminate — Neutral ingredientssodium tripolyphosphate — Neutral ingredientsfructooligosaccharides — Neutral ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientsDL-methionine — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsL-lysine — Neutral ingredientsL-tyrosine — Neutral ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsvitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), niacin supplement, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement] — Support positive ingredientsL-arginine — Neutral ingredientsmagnesium oxide — Support positive ingredientstrace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate] — Support positive ingredientsGLA safflower oil — Neutral ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientsmarigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) — Neutral ingredientsL-carnitine — Support positive ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientspreserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. — Neutral 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 gluten meal (#4), wheat gluten (#5)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
ChicoryGut support ingredientPsyllium huskGut support ingredientFish oilSkin and joint support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientLuteinEye support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
chicken by-product meal supply animal protein, starting at ingredient 2. Corn, brewers rice supply carbohydrate energy. A carbohydrate source leads the list, a meaningful distinction when seeking a meat-led recipe.
corn gluten 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. pea fiber supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.
What works well in this food
- 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 lower, fat is lower, and calorie density is lower. This is a candidate for reducing calories per gram. Fat is also lower, but a weight-management choice still needs fiber, portions and total daily calories including treats to be considered together.
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