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Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food compared

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

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.2 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
22.00% 24.00%
Fat 12.00% 12.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.20% 1.00%
Phosphorus 0.90% 0.80%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.75%
Omega-6 2.00% 2.00%
Taurine 0.12% 0.18%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3425 kcal/kg 3455 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, oatmeal, grain sorghum, dried yeast, rice bran, egg product, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), 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
Lamb, Lamb Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Pearled Barley, Peas, Dried Yeast, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Bone health, Immune support, Joint care, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Large 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 Adult Maintenance 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 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.

  • Lamb
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Grain Sorghum
  • Yeast

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.2 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: Lamb, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Grain Sorghum, Yeast.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Health Protection Lamb, Brown Rice & Pumpkin 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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