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Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Adult Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food
Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.7 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 26.00%
Fat 8.00% 8.00%
Fiber 10.00% 11.00%
Calcium 1.00% 0.50%
Phosphorus 0.80% 0.40%
Omega-3 0.40% Not listed
Omega-6 1.30% 2.00%
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3218 kcal/kg 3167 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken meal, brown rice, oats, peas, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp, salmon meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg product, dried porcine plasma, natural flavor, ground whole flaxseed, calcium carbonate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, biotin, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), salt, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), lecithin (sunflower derived), DL-Methionine, choline chloride, dried kelp, L-Lysine, minerals (zinc methionine complex, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), taurine, dried chicory root (source of inulin), potassium chloride, psyllium seed husk, yucca schidigera extract, dried carrots, dried celery, dried beets, dried parsley, dried lettuce, dried watercress, dried spinach, L-carnitine, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Peas, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Pea Protein, Natural Flavors, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantonenate, 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. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Digestive health, Weight management, Appetite support, Metabolic support, Immune support Skin coat health, Weight management, Digestive health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Baked
Life stage Adult, Senior Adult
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 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 Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Pea
  • Cellulose Powder
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 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, Pea, Cellulose Powder, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Natural Choice Adult Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Dr. Tim's Metabolite Weight Management Formula Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 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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