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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Simply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & 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 Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Simply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice 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 Aug 21, 2026

Simply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Simply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.2 / 10 9.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
27.00% 30.00%
Fat 16.00% 17.00%
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% 3.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3717 kcal/kg 3625 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
INGREDIENTS: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Whole Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (Source of DHA), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chickory Root, Dried Carrots, Dried Kale, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Blueberries, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate), 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, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Weight management, Kidney care Joint care, Brain health, Eye health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
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 Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
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 No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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
  • Oatmeal
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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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: Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Mixed Tocopherol.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Simply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food .

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