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Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Essential Wellness Premium Origin Freeze-Dried Dog Food Orijen Regional Red Epic Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Orijen Regional Red Epic Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Essential Wellness Premium Origin Freeze-Dried Dog Food and Orijen Regional Red Epic Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Essential Wellness Premium Origin Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Essential Wellness Premium Origin Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Orijen Regional Red Epic Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Orijen Regional Red Epic Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Verified Aug 13, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 36.00%
Fat 38.00% 35.00%
Fiber 3.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 1.00%
Omega-6 Not listed 2.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 4.00%
Calories 4990 kcal/kg 5030 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Lamb, Venison, Beef, Mackerel, Lamb Liver, Beef Liver, Beef Heart, Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Blueberry, Carrot, Kiwifruit, Strawberry, Pumpkin, Kale, Beets, Dried Kelp, Salt, Apple, Shiitake Mushroom, Cranberry, Spinach, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) Show full list
Beef, beef liver, lamb, wild boar, flounder, pork, beef tripe, pork liver, whole herring, lamb liver, pea fiber, bison, lamb tripe, lamb kidney, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole carrots, whole pears, bison kidney, bison liver, bison tripe, salt, dried kelp, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium pantothenate, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), riboflavin, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, rosemary extract, citric acid (preservative). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Weight management, High energy, Skin coat health, Joint care Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Whole Pieces
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
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 Adult Maintenance All Life Stages
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 We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Lamb
  • Beef
  • Lamb Liver
  • Beef Liver

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Orijen Regional Red Epic Bites Freeze-Dried Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Beef, Lamb Liver, Beef Liver.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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