Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Lamb 1st Ingredient Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Golden Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Eukanuba Adult Large Breed Lamb 1st Ingredient Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Golden Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jun 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
22.50% | 23.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 11.00% |
| Fiber | 3.70% | 4.80% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.13% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.50% |
| Calories | 3605 kcal/kg | 3513 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Lamb, brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, wheat, corn, lamb meal, ground grain sorghum, chicken fat, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including yeast and poultry), dried plain beet pulp, egg product, potassium chloride, sodium hexametaphosphate, fructooligosaccharides, salt, fish oil, choline chloride, DL-methionine, vitamins (DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, niacin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement,riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], magnesium oxide, chondroitin sulfate,rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
Corn, chicken by-product meal, wheat, oat groats, brewers rice, corn protein meal, chicken fat, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk), pea fiber, dried plain beet pulp, wheat gluten, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, salt, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, monocalcium phosphate, powdered psyllium seed husk, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, L-lysine, choline chloride, L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, taurine, DL-methionine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Joint care, Brain health, Dental care, Digestive health, Probiotic support, High energy | Skin coat health, Heart care, Weight management |
| 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 & balancedWhether 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 |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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. |
Yes | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Brewer's Rice
- Chicken By-Product
- Wheat
- Corn
- Chicken Fat
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Chicken By-Product, Wheat, Corn, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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