Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 28.00% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 2.50% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.91% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.90% | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 | 3.40% | 2.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3700 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
lamb, dehydrated lamb, pea starch, chicken fat, dehydrated herring, dried pumpkin, sweet potatoes, dehydrated pork, pork fat, herring, dried whole eggs, natural avors, dried beet pulp, flaxseed, hydrolyzed fish, herring oil, pea ber, dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, potassium chloride, monocalcium phosphate, dried blueberry, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried apple, dried sweet orange, dried pomegranate, salt, brewers dried yeast, turmeric, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, selenium yeast, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative) Show full list Show less |
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, DL-Methionine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, High energy | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Baked |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| Breed size | Medium, 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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. |
No | No |
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.
- Lamb
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Farmina Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food .
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