Blue Buffalo Blue Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Dry Dog Food NutriSource Weight Management Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
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Blue Buffalo Blue Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Weight Management Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 12, 2026 |
Verified Aug 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
Not listed | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 27.00% |
| Fat | 10.00% | 9.00% |
| Fiber | 17.00% | 17.50% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.30% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 1.50% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3123 kcal/kg | 3169 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Powdered Cellulose, Potato Protein, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Oatmeal, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Salmon Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Cranberries, Calcium Sulfate, Betaine Hydrochloride, Potassium Citrate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Salt, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Garlic, Vegetable Juice for color, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, 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, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list Show less |
chicken, chicken meal, pea fiber, brown rice, barley, natural chicken and turkey flavors, pea starch, menhaden fishmeal, oatmeal, dried plain beet pulp, rice bran, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), flax seed, dried tomato pomace, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, DL methionine, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), glucosamine hydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), lactic acid, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, taurine, and rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Weight management, Urinary care, Immune support, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Digestive health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Brain health, Antioxidant support, 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 | All Breed Sizes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Formulation |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oatmeal
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blue Buffalo Blue Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; NutriSource Weight Management Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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