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Gather Endless Valley Vegan Dry Dog Food Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

Gather Endless Valley Vegan Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.6 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Gather Endless Valley Vegan Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Gather Endless Valley Vegan Dry Dog Food
Gather Endless Valley Vegan Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.6 / 10 7.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
22.00% 18.00%
Fat 11.00% 8.00%
Fiber 4.00% 5.00%
Calcium 0.50% 0.50%
Phosphorus 0.40% 0.40%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.50%
Omega-6 1.10% 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3502 kcal/kg 3330 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
organic peas, organic barley, organic oats, lentils, organic sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, quinoa, organic flaxseed, primary dried yeast, calcium carbonate, natural vegetable flavoring, blueberries, cranberries, carrots, choline chloride, salt, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, vitamins (vitamin A supplement, vitamin D2 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, selenium yeast), taurine, DL-methionine, L-lysine, L-carnitine, dried rosemary Show full list
BROWN RICE, OAT GROATS, PEARLED BARLEY, PEAS, POTATO PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), POTATOES, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL VEGETABLE FLAVOR, TOMATO POMACE, DRIED VEGETABLE BROTH, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TAURINE, DL-METHIONINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SALT, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, ZINC SULFATE, FERROUS SULFATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER SULFATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, MANGANESE SULFATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE), VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN D2 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID), FLAXSEED, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), PARSLEY, SPINACH, L-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, CRANBERRIES, L-CARNITINE, KELP MEAL, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Skin coat health, Weight management, Immune support, Sensitive stomach Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
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 Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
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 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.

  • Pea
  • Barley
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Potato

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Gather Endless Valley Vegan Dry Dog Food scores higher, 7.6 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pea, Barley, Mixed Tocopherol, Potato.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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