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Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Black Gold Pet Beef Meal & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.1 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 24.50%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 3.50% 5.00%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.50% 0.15%
Omega-6 2.30% 2.30%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3454 kcal/kg 3528 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) (source of DHA), Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Yeast Culture, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Iodate), L-Threonine, Taurine, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Pea Protein, Dried Carrots, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Beef, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Pearled Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Millet, Beef Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Chicken Fat, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Methionine Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Mobility support, Immune support, Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Heart care, Probiotic support, High energy Joint care, Probiotic support, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy, Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small, Medium, All Breed Sizes
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 Formulation
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 Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Barley
  • Chicken
  • Sorghum
  • Chicken Fat
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Canidae Pure Farm To Bowl Grass-Fed Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Barley, Chicken, Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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