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American Natural Premium Chicken With Barley Dry Dog Food Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

American Natural Premium Chicken With Barley Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
American Natural Premium Chicken With Barley Dry Dog Food
American Natural Premium Chicken With Barley Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.1 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
25.00% 26.00%
Fat 15.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.30%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.80%
Omega-6 Not listed 3.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories Not listed 3614 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned chicken, pealed barley, turkey meal, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) brown rice, ground grain sorghum, brewer's dried yeast, pumpkin, menhaden fish meal, tomato pomace, natural flavor, salt, DL-methionine, Vitamins (vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement), potassium chloride, dried chicory root, choline chloride, Minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), rosemary extract. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Dried Yeast, Pearled Barley, Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Menhaden Fish Oil, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Bone health, Skin coat health Digestive health, Probiotic support, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
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 All Life Stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Brown Rice
  • Pumpkin

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Brown Rice, Pumpkin.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: American Natural Premium Chicken With Barley Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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