Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish Recipe Cod, Salmon & Pork Health Extension Tidal Energy Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food
Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish Recipe Cod, Salmon & Pork scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.1 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish Recipe Cod, Salmon & Pork and Health Extension Tidal Energy Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 35.00% |
| Fat | 22.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 6.00% | 4.36% |
| Omega-3 | 1.50% | 0.40% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
8.00% | Not listed |
| Calories | 4300 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Cod, Salmon, Pork, Pork Liver, Coconut Flour, Dried Eggs, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseeds, Apple, Dicalcium phosphate, Salmon Oil, Sweet Potato, Calcium Carbonate, New Zealand Green Mussels, Carrot, Spinach, Chicken Cartilage, Potassium Chloride, Salt, 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 |
Salmon Meal, Sweet Potato, Herring Meal, Menhaden Meal, Peas, Menhaden Oil (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Sage, Ground Basil, Egg, Flax Seed, Sea Salt, Tomato, Blueberry, Raspberry, Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermination Product, Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Bifido Bacterium Fermentation Product, Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride ( source of Vitamin b6), Riboflavin ( source of vitamin B2), Thiamine Mononitrate ( source of vitamin B 5), Citric Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate,Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Oxide, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support | Immune support, Endurance support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Joint care, Heart care, Brain health, Weight management, Allergy support, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Freeze Dried | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Slow Cooked |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | 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 | 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Salmon
- Egg
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish Recipe Cod, Salmon & Pork scores higher, 9.1 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Egg.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Best Breed Freeze-Dried Fish Recipe Cod, Salmon & Pork is labeled complete and balanced; Health Extension Tidal Energy Salmon Meal Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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