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Eukanuba Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Eukanuba Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Eukanuba Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food
Eukanuba Puppy Large Breed Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 9.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 28.00%
Fat Not listed 14.00%
Fiber Not listed 3.90%
Calcium 1.10% 1.08%
Phosphorus 0.92% 0.90%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.50%
Calories Not listed 3639 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, wheat, chicken by-product meal, corn, soybean meal, chicken fat, brewers rice, pork meal, ground grain sorghum, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavors, monocalcium phosphate, salt, marine microalgae oil, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, choline chloride, potassium chloride, fructooligosaccharides, calcium carbonate, vitamins (DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), 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), trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate]. Show full list
Chicken by-product meal, corn, wheat gluten, oat groats, brewers rice, chicken fat, brewers rice flour, brown rice, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, corn protein meal, sodium aluminosilicate, monocalcium phosphate, fish oil, vegetable oil, pea fiber, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, 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, sodium tripolyphosphate, salt, yeast extract, DL-methionine, choline chloride, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, taurine, L-lysine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), Yucca schidigera extract, carotene, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Bone health, Digestive health, Immune support, Brain health Immune support, Digestive health, Joint care, Bone health, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Large 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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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.
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
  • Corn
  • Chicken Fat
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin German Shepherd Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Corn, Chicken Fat, Brewer's Rice, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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