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Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food
Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.0 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 23.00%
Fat 18.00% 17.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.40%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.84%
Omega-6 3.00% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3833 kcal/kg 3782 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken meal, corn, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brewers dried yeast, dried beet pulp, oat, whitefish meal, natural flavor, flaxseed, dried egg product, potassium chloride, salt, monosodium phosphate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-methionine, L-lysine, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), yucca schidigera extract, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, niacin supplement, dried kelp, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, folic acid, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product Show full list
Brewers rice, corn, wheat gluten, chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, natural flavors, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, fish oil, coconut oil, dried tomato pomace, sodium silico aluminate, pork digest, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, L-tyrosine, salt, L-lysine, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], hydrolyzed yeast, choline chloride, taurine, monocalcium phosphate, DL-methionine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, green tea extract, chondroitin sulfate, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Joint care, Brain health, Skin coat health, High energy Joint care, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Kidney care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Slow Cooked Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages Senior
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.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation 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 Yes
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Corn
  • Chicken Fat
  • Beet Pulp
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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