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Blackwood Puppy & Performance Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food Halo Holistic Cage-Free Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Food

Blackwood Puppy & Performance Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blackwood Puppy & Performance Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food and Halo Holistic Cage-Free Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blackwood Puppy & Performance Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food
Blackwood Puppy & Performance Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Halo Holistic Cage-Free Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Food
Halo Holistic Cage-Free Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy Dry Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 29.00%
Fat 20.00% 19.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.50% 1.00%
Omega-6 3.85% 4.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.15%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 9.00%
Calories 3946 kcal/kg 3866 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken meal, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, sorghum, brewers dried yeast, barley, flaxseed, pea protein, natural flavor, dried egg product, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potassium chloride, salt, monosodium phosphate, DL-methionine, L-lysine, mixed tocopherols(a preservative), calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), dried kelp, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, folic acid, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Chickpeas, Pork, Brewers Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Apples, Whole Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Barley, Salt, Peas, Inulin, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Dried Whey, Choline Chloride. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Joint care, Brain health, Immune support, Skin coat health, High energy Digestive health, Immune support, Probiotic support, Brain health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Slow Cooked Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes 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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) 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.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Brewer's Yeast

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Blackwood Puppy & Performance Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Brewer's Yeast.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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