Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Simply Nourish Original Weight Management Small Breed Adult Turkey & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Both score 9.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Simply Nourish Original Weight Management Small Breed Adult Turkey & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.2 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
20.00% | 25.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 6.00% | 5.50% |
| Calcium | 0.90% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.75% | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 | 2.25% | 1.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3503 kcal/kg | 3300 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Turkey, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Peas, Turkey Meal (source of Glucosamine), Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Flaxseed, Rye Flour, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Carrots, Dried Kale, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Blueberries, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Dried Chicken Cartilage (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Choline Chloride, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Immune support, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Kidney care, Weight management | Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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 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.
- Turkey
- Oatmeal
- Brown Rice
- Pea Fiber
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 9.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Turkey, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor.
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