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Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 10.0 to 9.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
10.0 / 10 9.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 26.00%
Fat Not listed 14.00%
Fiber 2.30% 3.00%
Calcium 1.58% 1.20%
Phosphorus 1.31% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.68% 0.20%
Omega-6 4.25% 2.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed 10.00%
Calories 3780 kcal/kg 3604 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Whole Grain Oats, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Corn, Cracked Pearled Barley, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Protein Meal, Pork Liver Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Dried Citrus Pulp, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Pressed Cranberries, L-Threonine, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Peas, Salt, Flaxseed, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, DL-Methionine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, 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
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Bone health, Brain health, Eye health, Immune support Skin coat health, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Baked
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Small, Medium Large
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 Not indicated
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Feeding Trials 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.
Yes 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.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Chicken Fat
  • Pea Protein
  • Barley

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 10.0 to 9.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Barley.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food .

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