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American Natural Premium Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Black Gold Pet Explorer Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

American Natural Premium Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Black Gold Pet Explorer Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
American Natural Premium Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
American Natural Premium Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

Black Gold Pet Explorer Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food
Black Gold Pet Explorer Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
21.00% 23.00%
Fat 11.00% 12.00%
Fiber 3.50% 3.50%
Calcium Not listed 0.90%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.70%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.40%
Omega-6 Not listed 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3611 kcal/kg 3586 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken meal, Brown rice, White rice, Pearled barley, Oatmeal, Pork meat meal, Chicken fat, Monocalcium phosphate, Potassium chloride, Salt, Monosodium phosphate, Sodium selenite, Vitamins, Minerals, Sorbic acid, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, Dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product Show full list
Chicken Meal (Source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Yeast Culture, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Pea Protein, Dried Carrots, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support Immune support, Joint care, Weight management, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Probiotic support, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Gently Cooked Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 record We 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.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: American Natural Premium Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Black Gold Pet Explorer Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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