Best Breed Freeze-Dried Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Freeze-Dried Chicken & Duck Recipe Dog Food
Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Best Breed Freeze-Dried Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Freeze-Dried Chicken & Duck Recipe Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 22, 2026 |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 28.00% | 30.00% |
| Fiber | 4.80% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 1.30% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.30% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
8.00% | 5.00% |
| Calories | 4565 kcal/kg | 4918 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Ground Chicken bones, Chicken Liver, Quinoa, Dried Eggs, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseeds, Apple, Sweet Potato, Salmon Oil, New Zealand Green Mussels, Carrot, Spinach, Chicken Cartilage, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Inulin, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Organic Blueberries, Organic Cranberries, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Broccoli, Organic Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus reuteri Fermentation Product. Show full list Show less |
chicken, chicken liver, duck, eggs, chicken heart, apples, coconut oil, butternut squash, sweet potato, yeast culture, flax seed, marine microalgae oil, vitamins (potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin B-12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, selenium yeast), yucca schidigera extract, Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, preserved with tocopherols Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Joint care | Digestive health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Freeze Dried | Whole Pieces |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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
- Chicken Liver
- Egg
- Apple
- Sweet Potato
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Egg, Apple, Sweet Potato.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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