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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenchicken mealbrown rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

LID Chicken & Brown Rice

Natural Balance

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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

LID Salmon & Sweet Potato

Natural Balance

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

Salmon 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
SalmonSalmon MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Original Ultra Whole Body Health Chicken

Natural Balance

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 MealPearled Barley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Performance Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenchicken mealbrown rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Senior Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenchicken mealbrown rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosure

Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chicken mealchickenbrown rice
Meal-based
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

SuperBlends Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Chicken

Stella & Chewy's

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

Cage-Free 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
Cage-Free ChickenChicken MealOatmeal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Venison & Duck

Lily's Kitchen

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea 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
35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%)Salmon (10%)Venison (5%). Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Whole Grain Chicken Whole Food Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenoatsbarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Whole Grain Fish & Oat Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

White fish 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
White fishbarleyoats
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

Wilderness High Protein Adult Duck & Wholesome Grains

Blue Buffalo

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

Deboned Duck 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 DuckChicken MealDried Chicken
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

Wilderness High Protein Healthy Weight Chicken

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 MealDried Chicken
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Dog Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (13%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh Chicken (13%)Chicken (13%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Large Breed Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (16%) 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 (16%)Chicken (15%)
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealYellow Peas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Small Breed Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (14%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh Chicken (14%)Chicken (14%)
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Bright Puppy Chicken & Rice

Diamond Naturals

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealWhite Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

BWild Grain Free All Breeds Adult Anchovies with Potatoes and Peas

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Dried Anchovies Vacuum Dried 35%potatoeswhole egg meal
Dehydrated-protein lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

BWild Grain Free Mini Adult Anchovies with Potatoes and Peas

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

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

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Dried Anchovies Vacuum Dried 35%potatoeswhole egg meal
Dehydrated-protein lead
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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Calories and disclosure

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Weight and daily portions

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Nutrition guide

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