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Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food and Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food
Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food
Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.3 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 24.00%
Fat 12.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.10% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.00% 2.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3630 kcal/kg 3454 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Corn, Soy Flour, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Natural Flavor, Brewers Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Vegetable Glycerin, Dried Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Minerals (Sodium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), 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, Inulin, Dried Cultured Whey, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Beef Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) (source of DHA), Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, 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), L-Threonine, Taurine, 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 Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Dental care Mobility support, Immune support, Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Heart care, Probiotic support, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Puppy, Adult
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages
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 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
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Brown Rice
  • Chicken
  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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