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AvoDerm Natural Small Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

AvoDerm Natural Small Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
AvoDerm Natural Small Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
AvoDerm Natural Small Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 26.00%
Fat 16.00% 16.00%
Fiber 3.50% 4.00%
Calcium Not listed 0.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.40%
Omega-3 0.40% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.20% 2.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3607 kcal/kg 3697 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Ground White Rice, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Rice Bran, Avocado, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Alfalfa Meal, Flax Seed (Source of Omega 3), Herring Meal, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Kelp Meal, Avocado Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, a-Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate), Yucca Shidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Pineapple Stem, Papaya Extract, Dehydrated Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Peas, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, 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
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach, Antioxidant support, Allergy support Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Slow Cooked Baked
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Small Small
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 Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How 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 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
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

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

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: AvoDerm Natural Small Breed Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food .

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