Grandma Lucy's Pureformance Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog Food Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Small Breed Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Small Breed Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Grandma Lucy's Pureformance Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog Food and Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Small Breed Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
34.00% | 31.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 6.50% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 3.25% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
6.10% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3815 kcal/kg | 3745 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chickpeas, Flax, Carrots, Celery, Apples, Bananas, Blueberries, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Papaya, Spinach, Garlic, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphorous, Zinc Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Magnesium Chloride. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Miscanthus Grass, Deboned Duck, Ground Flaxseed, Deboned Turkey, Natural Flavor, Chicken Bone Broth, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Salmon Oil, DL-Methionine, Coconut Oil, Dried Blueberries, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Turmeric, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Ribo ofavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Sensitive stomach, Weight management | Weight management, Antioxidant support, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Stew | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Baked |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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.
- Chicken
- Chickpea
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Small Breed Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chickpea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Grandma Lucy's Pureformance Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nulo MedalSeries Baked & Coated Small Breed Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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