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Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food

Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 9.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 2, 2026

Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.3 / 10 9.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 28.00%
Fat 13.00% 14.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.90%
Calcium 1.20% 1.08%
Phosphorus 1.00% 0.90%
Omega-3 0.30% Not listed
Omega-6 2.40% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.50%
Calories 3610 kcal/kg 3639 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Corn, Oat Groats, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Plain Bet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat, Fish Oil, Canola Oil, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicken Cartilage (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Rosemary Extract, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid Show full list
Chicken by-product meal, corn, wheat gluten, oat groats, brewers rice, chicken fat, brewers rice flour, brown rice, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, corn protein meal, sodium aluminosilicate, monocalcium phosphate, fish oil, vegetable oil, pea fiber, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, salt, yeast extract, DL-methionine, choline chloride, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, taurine, L-lysine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), Yucca schidigera extract, carotene, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Eye health, Joint care, Mobility support, Immune support, Skin coat health Immune support, Digestive health, Joint care, Bone health, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Large 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten), 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.
Not listed 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 Yes
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.

  • Brown Rice
  • Corn
  • Oat Groat
  • Beet Pulp
  • Natural Flavor
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 9.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brown Rice, Corn, Oat Groat, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Authority Everyday Health Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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