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Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Dry Puppy Food Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food

Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Dry Puppy Food and Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Dry Puppy Food
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Dry Puppy Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food
Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
33.00% 35.00%
Fat 20.00% 18.00%
Fiber 3.50% 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 1.00% 0.95%
Omega-6 4.00% 3.00%
Taurine 0.25% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 10.00%
Calories 3849 kcal/kg 3622 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Oats, Barley, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Quinoa, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Inulin, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product. Show full list
Haddock, Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Organic Oats, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Organic Millet, Organic Barley, Acadian Redfish, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Blueberries, Dried Spinach, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Carnitine, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care, Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Probiotic support, Weight management, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy, 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 All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Oat
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Oat, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe Dry Puppy Food and Nulo Challenger High-Protein Small Breed Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Redfish Dry Dog Food .

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