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Zignature Freeze Dried Zssential Entrée Dog Food Zeal Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food

Zeal Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.1 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Zignature Freeze Dried Zssential Entrée Dog Food and Zeal Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Zignature Freeze Dried Zssential Entrée Dog Food
Zignature Freeze Dried Zssential Entrée Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Zeal Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 9.1 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 34.16%
Fat 33.00% 40.70%
Fiber 3.50% 2.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.61%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.23%
Omega-3 0.75% Not listed
Omega-6 4.00% Not listed
Taurine 0.15% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
5.00% 9.50%
Calories 4662 kcal/kg 4832 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Turkey, lamb, Turkey Hearts, salmon, duck, dried pumpkin, natural flavor, dried kale, potassium chloride, fenugreek seed, vitamins (niacinamide, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, biotin), choline chloride, salt, mixed tocopherols (preservative), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), taurine, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list
(Duck, Duck Liver, Salmon) 96.0%, Pumpkin 1.0%, Bamboo fiber 1.0%, Eggshell, Dicalcium phosphate, Yucca Schidigera extract 0.12%, Carrot, Ginger root, Green Lipped Mussel, Kelp, Turmeric root, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, lron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Salt, Choline Chloride, Organic Apple, Organic Tomato, Organic Shitake Mushroom, Organic Broccoli, Organic Orange, Organic Cranberry, Organic Spinach, Organic Beet, Organic Tart Cherry, Organic Strawberry, Organic Blueberry, Natural mixed tocopherol. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach Joint care, Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, High energy, Bone health, Mobility support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Freeze Dried Whole Pieces
Processing Freeze Dried Air Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
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 Not indicated
Life stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) Not listed
Substantiation How 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 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 No
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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Duck
  • Pumpkin

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Zeal Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.1 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Duck, Pumpkin.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Zignature Freeze Dried Zssential Entrée Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Zeal Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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