Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food
Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Chicken, Pea & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
Verified Aug 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
27.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 6.00% | 6.80% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.60% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 1.40% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 2.10% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3506 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken meal, peas, lentils, faba beans, pea flour, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), ground flaxseed, sweet potatoes, natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), salt, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, dried chicory root, raspberries, tomatoes, blueberries, taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), citric acid (preservative), zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, vitamin E supplement, yucca schidigera extract, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, niacin supplement, copper proteinate, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, cobalt carbonate, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
CHICKEN MEAL, RED LENTILS, TURKEY, PEA FLOUR, FLAX SEED, ALFALFA MEAL, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, SOURCE OF VITAMIN E), SALMON MEAL, EGG PRODUCT, MONO-DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, CARROTS, APPLES, BROCCOLI, BOK CHOY, CABBAGE, BLUEBERRIES, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, HYDROLYZED YEAST, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, TAURINE, GLUCOSAMINE, CHONDROITIN SULPHATE, DRIED ASPERGILLUS NIGER FERMENTATION EXTRACT, PINEAPPLE, DRIED TRICHODERMA LONGIBRACHIATUM FERMENTATION EXTRACT, DRIED RHIZOPUS ORYZAE FERMENTATION EXTRACT, DRIED ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS CASEI FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, VITAMIN A ACETATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE , D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN C), FERROUS SULPHATE, IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC SULPHATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, COPPER SULPHATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE, SELENIUM YEAST, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Immune support, Digestive health, Eye health, Heart care | Metabolic support, Weight management, Low fat, Antioxidant support, Joint care, Inflammation reduction, Heart care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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 | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Lentil
- Pea Flour
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.4 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: Chicken, Lentil, Pea Flour, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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