FirstMate Cage Free Duck & Oats Formula Dry Dog Food NutriSource PureVita Duck & Cranberry Entrée Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
FirstMate Cage Free Duck & Oats Formula Dry Dog Food and NutriSource PureVita Duck & Cranberry Entrée Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 18, 2026 |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Calcium | 1.40% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 1.80% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.08% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3160 kcal/kg | 3800 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Duck Meal, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Blueberries, Raspberries, Cranberries, L-Threonie, DL-Methionine, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
duck, duck meal, oatmeal, brown rice, barley, natural flavor, sunflower oil, flax seed, dried plain beet pulp, dried cranberries, dried yeast, millet, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried tomato pomace, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), potassium chloride, DL methionine, salt, choline chloride, dried carrots, dried apricots, dried cherries, threonine, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium proteinate, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), inulin, taurine, brewers dried yeast, turmeric, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), calcium carbonate, hydrolyzed yeast, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), lactic acid, citric acid (a preservative), 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, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | Yes |
| Marketed benefits | Sensitive stomach, Allergy support | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Joint care, Brain health, Heart care, 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 | 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 | All Life Stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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.
- Duck
- Oatmeal
- Brown Rice
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck, Oatmeal, Brown Rice.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: FirstMate Cage Free Duck & Oats Formula Dry Dog Food and NutriSource PureVita Duck & Cranberry Entrée Dry Dog Food .
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