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Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food

Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food
Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.0 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
20.00% 21.00%
Fat 12.00% 11.00%
Fiber 6.00% 4.75%
Calcium 0.90% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.70% Not listed
Omega-3 0.75% 0.75%
Omega-6 2.25% 2.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.09%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3503 kcal/kg 3513 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Duck, Oatmeal, Peas, Ground Brown Rice, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Canola Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes Yes
Health focus Skin coat health, Immune support, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Kidney care, Weight management Allergy support, Sensitive stomach, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages, Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How 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 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 Yes
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Oatmeal
  • Brown Rice
  • Pea
  • Canola Oil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 8.0 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: Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Pea, Canola Oil.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Blue Basics Turkey & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Wellness Simple Duck & Oatmeal Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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