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Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food

Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.4 to 9.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food
Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 2, 2026

Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.4 / 10 9.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 24.00%
Fat 16.00% 15.00%
Fiber 3.60% 3.20%
Calcium Not listed 0.84%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.50% 10.50%
Calories Not listed 3755 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
INGREDIENTS: chicken by-product meal, corn, brewers rice, chicken fat, wheat, corn protein meal, wheat gluten, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, calcium carbonate, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, monocalcium phosphate, powdered psyllium seed husk, choline chloride, pea fiber, salt, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins (DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement), DL-methionine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, hydrolyzed yeast, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), marinara microalgae oil, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals (zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), magnesium oxide, L-carnitine, carotene, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list
Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, wheat, brown rice, chicken fat, corn protein meal, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, salt, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminosilicate, choline chloride, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], glucosamine hydrochloride, DL-methionine, L-lysine, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits High energy, Recovery support, Joint care, Digestive health, Brain health, Antioxidant support Joint care, Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size 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 Yes
Life stages Not listed Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How 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 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.
Yes Yes
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.

  • Chicken By-Product
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Chicken Fat
  • Wheat
  • Corn Protein Meal
  • Natural Flavor
  • Beet Pulp
  • Fish Oil

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.4 to 9.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat, Wheat, Corn Protein Meal, Natural Flavor, Beet Pulp, Fish Oil.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Eukanuba Premium Performance 26/16 Exercise Small Bites Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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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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