Gentle Giants Quality of Life Feast for Meat Lovers Beef & Bacon Dry Dog Food The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef & Oat Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Gentle Giants Quality of Life Feast for Meat Lovers Beef & Bacon Dry Dog Food and The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef & Oat Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
22.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 9.00% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 4.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 1.40% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 0.12 per dry cup |
| Calories | 3325 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef Meal, Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Peas, Beef, Bacon, Whole Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Yeast, Dried Kelp Meal, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Spinach, New Zealand Green Mussel, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Blueberries, Apples, Chicory, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Methionine Complex, Copper Sulfate, Copper Lysine Complex, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Methionine Complex, Beta Carotene, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Mixed Tocopherols (to preserve freshness) and Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Beef, oats, beef liver, barley, flaxseed, eggs, dicalcium phosphate, carrots, natural beef flavor, salt, potassium chloride, coconut oil, broccoli, pumpkin, apples, fish oil, vitamins [vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, niacin supplement], dried kelp, taurine, kale, choline chloride, minerals [iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, sodium selenite], mixed tocopherols (preservative), turmeric, L-carnitine, dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product, rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Joint care, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Low fat, Sensitive stomach, Heart care, Inflammation reduction, Skin coat health | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Whole Pieces |
| Processing | Not listed | Cold Pressed |
| Life stage | Puppy, Adult, Senior | Adult |
| 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 | 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.
- Beef
- Barley
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Barley, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Gentle Giants Quality of Life Feast for Meat Lovers Beef & Bacon Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef & Oat Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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