Farmina Pork, Spelt, Oats and Tropical Fruits Adult Mini Dry Dog Food Nulo Frontrunner Pork, Barley & Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nulo Frontrunner Pork, Barley & Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Farmina Pork, Spelt, Oats and Tropical Fruits Adult Mini Dry Dog Food and Nulo Frontrunner Pork, Barley & Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
27.00% | 27.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 2.70% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 0.90% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.70% | 1.10% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 3633 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
pork, dehydrated pork, whole spelt, whole oats, whole barley, chicken fat, dehydrated chicken, natural flavors, pork fat, rice, dehydrated herring, dried beet pulp, herring oil, dried banana, dried kiwi, dried mango, dried papaya, dried pineapple, salt, potassium chloride, monocalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, 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, zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, manganous sulfate, iron sulfate, iron carbonate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, DL-Methionine, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list Show less |
Deboned Pork, Pork Meal, Barley, Oats, Millet, Turkey Meal, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Flaxseed, Deboned Beef, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Dried Blueberries, Dried Apples, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Antioxidant support, High energy | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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. |
Formulation | 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. |
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.
- Pork
- Barley
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo Frontrunner Pork, Barley & Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork, Barley, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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