Best Breed Retriever Dog Recipe Dry Dog Food Kirkland Signature Mature Formula Chicken, Rice & Egg Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Best Breed Retriever Dog Recipe Dry Dog Food and Kirkland Signature Mature Formula Chicken, Rice & Egg Dry Dog Food compared
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Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 27.00% |
| Fat | 13.00% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.70% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 2.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3529 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat [Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols], Dried Eggs, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavor, Menhaden Fish Meal, Lecithin, Menhaden Fish Oil, Kelp Meal, Salt, Taurine, Flax Seed, Canola Oil [Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols], Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, New Zealand Sea Mussel, DL Methionine, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, egg product, oatmeal, cracked pearled barley, ground white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, potatoes, natural chicken flavor, flaxseed, millet, fish meal, potassium chloride, choline chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, carrots, peas, dried kelp, apples, cranberries, rosemary extract, parsley flakes, dried chicory root, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, L-Carnitine, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B 12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Heart care, Joint care, Skin coat health, High energy | Joint care, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Immune support, Digestive health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Senior |
| 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) | Adult Maintenance |
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.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Oatmeal
- Beet Pulp
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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