Authority Everyday Health Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Greenies Smart Essentials Puppy High Protein Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Greenies Smart Essentials Puppy High Protein Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Authority Everyday Health Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Greenies Smart Essentials Puppy High Protein Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared
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Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
29.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 17.70% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.35% | 0.42% |
| Omega-6 | 2.80% | 3.30% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3771 kcal/kg | 3781 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Dried Egg Product, Oatmeal, Potassium Chloride, Salt Sodium Hexametaphosphate Minerals (Zinc Sulfate Ferrous Sulfate Manganese Sulfate Copper Sulfate Sodium Selenite) Inulin Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement Vitamin A Supplement Niacin Supplement d-Calcium Pantothenate Riboflavin Supplement Thiamine Mononitrate Biotin Vitamin B12 Supplement Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Vitamin D3 Supplement Calcium Iodate Folic Acid) Choline Chloride Citric Acid (A Preservative) Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative) Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Barley, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, DL-Methionine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Dental care, Immune support, Brain health, Eye health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Dental care, Skin coat health, Bone health, Joint care, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Beet Pulp
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Greenies Smart Essentials Puppy High Protein Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Authority Everyday Health Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Greenies Smart Essentials Puppy High Protein Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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