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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
27.00% 26.00%
Fat 16.00% 14.00%
Fiber 5.00% 6.00%
Calcium 1.30% 1.20%
Phosphorus 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.75% 0.50%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3717 kcal/kg 3817 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Peas, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Egg Product, Dried Yeast, Fish Oil (source of ARA-Arachidonic Acid and DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, 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), Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, 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
chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, dried plain beet pulp, flax seed, natural chicken and turkey flavors, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), brewers dried yeast, menhaden fishmeal, potassium chloride, salt, sunflower oil, dried kelp meal, DL methionine, choline chloride, 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), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), lactic acid, 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, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Weight management, Kidney care Probiotic support, Digestive health, Brain health, Heart care, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 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
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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