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Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Essence Essence LIR Landfowl Recipe Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food and Essence Essence LIR Landfowl Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Essence Essence LIR Landfowl Recipe Dry Dog Food
Essence Essence LIR Landfowl Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 41.00%
Fat 18.00% 20.50%
Fiber 5.00% 3.50%
Omega-3 1.20% Not listed
Omega-6 2.20% Not listed
Taurine 0.10% 0.15%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3700 kcal/kg 3973 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Turkey Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin), Chicken Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin), Tapioca, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Dried Egg, Natural Flavor, Salmon Meal, Alaska Pollock Meal, Whiting Meal, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Spinach, Dried Chicory Root (A Source of Inulin, a Prebiotic), Choline (Choline Chloride), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Vitamins [Vitamin E (α-Tocopherol Acetate), Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)], Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product. Show full list
Turkey, Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Quinoa, Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Marine Microalgae Oil, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Heart care, Probiotic support, Allergy support, Digestive health, Weight management, Joint care Digestive health, High energy, Joint care, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy, Adult Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes 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 Yes
Life stages All Life Stages Growth (puppy/kitten)
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 Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Pumpkin

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Pumpkin.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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