Authority Everyday Health Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Iams Proactive Health Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food
Iams Proactive Health Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.4 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Authority Everyday Health Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Iams Proactive Health Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food compared
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Verified Oct 12, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.50% | 29.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 17.50% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 0.90% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.10% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 3.50% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3703 kcal/kg | 3773 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, CanolaOil, 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 By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Caramel Color, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Dental care, Immune support, Brain health, Digestive health, Eye health | Brain health, Bone health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| Breed size | Small | Small, Medium |
| 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) | 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 | Yes |
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
- Soybean
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Beet Pulp
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Iams Proactive Health Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.4 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Soybean, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Authority Everyday Health Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Iams Proactive Health Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Authority Everyday Health Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Iams Proactive Health Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food .
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