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Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food and Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
23.00% 24.00%
Fat 13.00% 13.70%
Fiber 3.50% 3.50%
Calcium 1.10% 1.10%
Phosphorus 0.90% Not listed
Omega-3 0.30% 0.27%
Omega-6 2.00% 2.70%
Taurine 0.12% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3499 kcal/kg 3623 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, ground white rice, rice bran, grain sorghum, dried yeast, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg product, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, flaxseed, potassium chloride, salt, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, dried chicory root, L-Carnitine, kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, oranges, quinoa, dried kelp, coconut, spinach, carrots, papaya, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, beta carotene, chondroitin sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list
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
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support 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 Large 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.
Yes Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation 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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Grain Sorghum
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 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, Brown Rice, Barley, Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula 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: Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food and Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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