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Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.3 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 24.00%
Fat 13.70% 14.00%
Fiber 3.50% 3.50%
Calcium 1.10% 0.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.40%
Omega-3 0.27% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.70% 2.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3623 kcal/kg 3631 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavours, Whole Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Immune support, Dental care, Skin coat health, Joint care, Heart care, Bone health Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Sensitive stomach
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Baked
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Large 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.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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 Chewy
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Beet Pulp
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brewer's Rice, Brown Rice, Barley, Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

See the full profiles: Greenies Smart Essentials Adult Large Breed High Protein Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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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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