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Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food

Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.8 to 6.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder and Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Dry pet food
Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder

Verified Oct 14, 2026

Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food
Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 14, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
6.3 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 27.00%
Fat 12.00% 11.00%
Fiber 1.00% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
8.00% 12.00%
Calories 3596 kcal/kg 3425 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Rice flour, dried skimmed milk, dried meat solubles, animal fat (preserved with BHA and BHT), dried whey protein concentrate, dried milk protein, vegetable oil (preserved with tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate), maltodextrins, dicalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, dried whey, dried whey solubles, tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, salt, magnesium sulfate, marine microalgae oil, dextrose, DL-methionine, rosemary extract, zinc methionine complex, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, taurine, copper sulfate, sodium aluminosilicate, mono and diglycerides of edible fats or oils, vitamin E supplement, copper proteinate, dicalcium phosphate, iron proteinate, natural and artificial flavor, vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, cream, niacin supplement, lecithin, citric acid, biotin, calcium pantothenate, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, sodium selenite, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement. Show full list
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Meat and Bone Meal, Animal Fat (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids [Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid]), Brewers Rice, Natural Flavor (Source of Chicken Flavor), Corn Gluten Meal, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil ([Source of DHA] Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Peas, Zinc Sulfate, L-Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, Dried Carrots, Copper Sulfate, Red 40, Niacin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Digestive health Brain health, Bone health, Antioxidant support, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Powder Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small, Medium, 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.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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 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
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Animal Fat
  • BHA

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher, 7.8 to 6.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Animal Fat, BHA.

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