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Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food
Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 12, 2026

Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 9.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 24.00%
Fat 18.00% 15.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.20%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.30% 0.70%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.56%
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3759 kcal/kg 3843 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef Meal, Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brown Rice, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, 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), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Inulin, Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Brewers rice, wheat gluten, chicken fat, wheat, corn gluten meal, corn, oat groats, natural flavors, vegetable oil, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, monocalcium phosphate, ground flaxseed, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, L-lysine, salt, sodium aluminosilicate, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, choline chloride, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], DL-methionine, GLA safflower oil, magnesium oxide, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits High energy, Joint care, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Endurance support, Probiotic support Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult, Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
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 Adult Maintenance 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 Yes
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 We 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.

  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Corn Gluten
  • Chicken Fat
  • Beet Pulp
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Wheat, Corn Gluten, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Black Gold Pet Original Performance Formula 26/18 Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food .

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