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Evolve Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food

NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Evolve Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Evolve Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food
Evolve Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food
KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.1 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
22.00% 22.00%
Fat 12.00% 13.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.00% 1.20%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 10.00%
Calories 3403 kcal/kg 3781 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Beef, Ground Pearled Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Chicken Meal, Rice Bran, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Bison, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Canola Oil, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Powdered Cellulose, Coconut Oil, Chicory Root, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Ground Pumpkin Seed, Zucchini, Turmeric, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Olive Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source Of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product. Show full list
beef, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, menhaden fishmeal, lamb meal, sunflower oil, dried plain beet pulp, dried yeast, natural flavor, chia seeds, potassium chloride, salt, DL methionine, choline chloride, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), brewers dried yeast, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), taurine, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), lactic acid, L-carnitine, yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, citric acid (a preservative), L-tryptophan, rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care, Brain health, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) All Life Stages, 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.
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 Yes
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Barley
  • Brown Rice
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Barley, Brown Rice, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Evolve Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food .

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