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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Chicken Meal with Blueberries Formula Small Bites

FirstMate

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

Chicken Meal 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
Chicken MealBurbank PotatoNorkotah Potato
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Inception

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

Chicken Meal 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
Chicken MealOatsBarley
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Playful Life Chicken

Beneful

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
BeefWhole Grain CornOat Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

3000 Lamb Meal & Brown Rice

Blackwood

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

Lamb Meal 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
Lamb MealChicken MealBrown Rice
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Light Large Breed Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Wheat
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Light Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Wheat
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Light Small Bites Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Wheat
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Prescription purpose: weight managementIngredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill's

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
Lamb MealBrewers RiceWhole Grain Sorghum
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Fit Body Weight Control Large Breed

Eukanuba

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 By-Product MealCorn Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Fit Body Weight Control Medium Breed

Eukanuba

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 By-Product MealWheat
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Dog Variety Diet

Iskhan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Hydrolyzed Soy Protein 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
Animal Protein (Fresh Chicken, Chicken Meal, Duck Meal, Fish Meal, Hydrolyzed Krill, Hydrolyzed Salmon)PeasSweet Potato
Named animal protein group
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Prescription purpose: weight management / joint supportIngredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Metabolic Weight + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill's

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
Chicken MealBrewers RiceFlaxseed
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Senior Healthy Weight Management

Victor

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

Beef Meal 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
Beef MealWhole Grain Brown RiceWhole Grain Millet
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Light Adult Lamb Meal & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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

Lamb meal 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
Lamb mealwhole grain brown riceoatmeal
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Chicken

Iams

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean 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
ChickenGround BarleyGround Whole Grain Corn
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken Meal, Barley & Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Healthy Weight Farm-Raised Chicken

Beneful

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

Concentrated plant protein such as soybean 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
Chickenwhole grain cornchicken by -product meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Healthy Weight Adult Chicken

Iams

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean 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
ChickenGround BarleyGround Whole Grain Corn
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Chicken Meal, Barley & Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Small Bites Chicken Meal, Barley & Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaWeight-management design
View ingredient analysis

A public analysis compares the food itself first. The personalized score is recalculated with your dog's profile.

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Ingredients and protein

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