Country Vet Naturals Healthy Diet Dry Dog Food Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Country Vet Naturals Healthy Diet Dry Dog Food and Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 13.70% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.27% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 2.70% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3540 kcal/kg | 3623 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Grain Sorghum, Pork Meal, Pearled Barley, Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dried Egg Product, Whole Flaxseeds, Yeast Culture, Natural Flavors, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Lecithin, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Yucca schidigera Extract, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid and Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavours, Whole Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Joint care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Weight management | Digestive health, Immune support, Dental care, Skin coat health, Joint care, Heart care, Bone health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Large |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow 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 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
- Brown Rice
- Grain Sorghum
- Barley
- Brewer's Rice
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Beet Pulp
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Grain Sorghum, Barley, Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Country Vet Naturals Healthy Diet Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Country Vet Naturals Healthy Diet Dry Dog Food and Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food .
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