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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Weight Management Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenchicken mealpea fiber
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Light & Fit Recipe

Acana

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Fresh Chicken (21%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh Chicken (21%)Chicken (20%)
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

CORE Large Breed Adult Grain-Free

Wellness

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside typical calorie density.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealTurkey Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

CORE Reduced Fat Turkey Grain-Free

Wellness

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Deboned Turkey is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned TurkeyTurkey MealChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Senior Dog Chicken, Egg & Oatmeal

Diamond Naturals

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenchicken mealwhole grain brown rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Goodbowl Harvest Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Kibble

Open Farm

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
G.A.P. Step 2 ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Complete Health Grain-Free Chicken Adult

Wellness

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealDried Ground Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Gold Large Breed Adult Dog Food

Fromm

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenchicken mealchicken broth
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

LID Reserve Duck & Potato

Natural Balance

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
DuckDuck MealPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Complete Health Large Breed Adult

Wellness

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato

Rachael Ray Nutrish

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Canola Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
SalmonChicken MealSweet Potato
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult Grain-Free

Fromm

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Beef is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Beefpork meat and bone meallentils
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Goodbowl Grass-Fed Beef & Brown Rice Dog Kibble

Open Farm

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Grass-Fed Beef is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Grass-Fed BeefOcean Menhaden Fish MealBarley
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Senior Dry Dog Food

Nutro

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealWhole Grain Sorghum
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Senior Recipe

Acana

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Fresh Chicken (19%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh Chicken (19%)Chicken (18%)
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Prescription purpose: weight management / glucose managementIngredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Care Dog Obesity Glycemic Control

Alleva

When it fits · Use this diet for the care purpose agreed with your veterinarian.

Before choosing · Follow your veterinarian’s instructions for purpose and portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Dried ChickenPea StarchSugarcane Fiber
Dehydrated-protein lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Gold Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Turkey liver is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Turkey liverchicken mealturkey broth
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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