Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Red Meat Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food Nulo Challenger High-Protein Kibble Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nulo Challenger High-Protein Kibble Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Red Meat Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food and Nulo Challenger High-Protein Kibble Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified May 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 35.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.55% |
| Omega-6 | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.25% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3789 kcal/kg | 3708 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Beef, Pork Meal, Salmon Meal, Oats, Barley, Tapioca, Pork, Pork Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Quinoa, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, 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, Choline Chloride, Parsley Show full list Show less |
Deboned Beef, Deboned Lamb, Salmon Meal, Turkey Meal, Deboned Pork, Chicken Meal, Organic Oats, Organic Barley, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Organic Millet, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Blueberries, Dried Spinach, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, 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 Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Immune support, Heart care, Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy, Probiotic support | Heart care, Immune support, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Puppy, Adult, All Life Stages |
| 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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.
- Pork
- Salmon
- Oat
- Barley
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo Challenger High-Protein Kibble Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork, Salmon, Oat, Barley, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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