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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Nature's Recipe Lamb, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe 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 Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Lamb, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Nature's Recipe Lamb, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nature's Recipe Lamb, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.2 / 10 8.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
22.00% 22.00%
Fat 14.00% 13.00%
Fiber 5.00% 4.00%
Calcium 1.00% 1.00%
Phosphorus 0.70% 0.80%
Omega-3 0.75% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.00% 2.20%
Taurine Not listed 0.12%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3611 kcal/kg 3570 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Lamb, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Peas, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Threonine, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), 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, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list
Lamb, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Canola Meal, Rice Bran, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Brown Rice, Turkey Meal, Natural Flavor, Salt, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Dl-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid (Source Of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Brewers Dried Yeast, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Digestive health Joint care, Digestive health
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 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 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.

  • Lamb
  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Barley
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe 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: Lamb, Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nature's Recipe Lamb, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Lamb, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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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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