Adirondack 21% Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Adirondack 21% Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Adirondack 21% Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food and Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
Verified Oct 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
21.00% | 23.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.32% | 0.30% |
| Omega-6 | 1.85% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.12% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3416 kcal/kg | 3499 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Pork Meal, Brown Rice, Ground Grain Sorghum, Oat Groats, Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil, DL-Methionine, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Organic Dried Kelp, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate Show full list Show less |
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, ground white rice, rice bran, grain sorghum, dried yeast, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg product, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, flaxseed, potassium chloride, salt, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, dried chicory root, L-Carnitine, kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, oranges, quinoa, dried kelp, coconut, spinach, carrots, papaya, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, beta carotene, chondroitin sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Not listed | Joint care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Large |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Brown Rice
- Grain Sorghum
- Barley
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Chicken
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Adirondack 21% Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brown Rice, Grain Sorghum, Barley, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Chicken.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Adirondack 21% Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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