Beneful Healthy Puppy Dry Dog Food With Farm-Raised Chicken Purina Dog Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food
Beneful Healthy Puppy Dry Dog Food With Farm-Raised Chicken scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Beneful Healthy Puppy Dry Dog Food With Farm-Raised Chicken and Purina Dog Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food compared
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Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 27.50% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 5.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 0.90% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3614 kcal/kg | 3597 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, whole grain corn, chicken by-product meal, soybean meal, corn protein meal, barley, rice, whole grain wheat, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, egg and chicken flavor, natural flavor, fish oil, mono and dicalcium phosphate, salt, calcium carbonate, glycerin, dried peas, dried carrots, annatto color, vegetable juice (color), choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], potassium chloride, L-Threonine, carmine. Show full list Show less |
Whole grain corn, chicken by-product meal, corn protein meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, soybean meal, barley, egg and chicken flavor, ground rice, chicken, poultry and pork digest, mono and dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, fish oil, salt, potassium chloride, soybean oil, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], L-Lysine monohydrochloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Yellow 6, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Yellow 5, DL-Methionine, Red 40, Blue 2, garlic oil. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Bone health, Brain health, High energy | Brain health, Eye health, Immune support, Bone health, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Joint 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| 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.
- Whole Grain Corn
- Chicken By-Product
- Soybean
- Corn Protein Meal
- Barley
- Rice
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Beneful Healthy Puppy Dry Dog Food With Farm-Raised Chicken scores higher, 8.5 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product, Soybean, Corn Protein Meal, Barley, Rice, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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