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Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food Sportsman's Pride Classic 24/20 High Energy Dry Dog Food

Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food and Sportsman's Pride Classic 24/20 High Energy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food
Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Sportsman's Pride Classic 24/20 High Energy Dry Dog Food
Sportsman's Pride Classic 24/20 High Energy Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
9.2 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 24.00%
Fat Not listed 20.00%
Fiber 6.40% 3.00%
Calcium 0.86% 1.20%
Phosphorus 0.61% 1.00%
Omega-3 1.23% 0.50%
Omega-6 3.32% 3.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed 12.00%
Calories 3504 kcal/kg 3880 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Hydrolyzed Chicken, Ground Pecan Shells, Powdered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dried Citrus Pulp, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Coconut Oil, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Pressed Cranberries, Glyceryl Monostearate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Tryptophan, Choline Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Chicken By-Product Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Corn Meal, Ground Wheat, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Calcium Carbonate, Chicory Root, Threonine, Lecithin, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source Of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health, Allergy support, Urinary care, Probiotic support Skin coat health, Immune support, Digestive health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
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 Adult Maintenance All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Feeding Trials 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.
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Flaxseed
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.2 to 7.8 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: Flaxseed, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Hill's Prescription Diet Z/D Small Bites Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food and Sportsman's Pride Classic 24/20 High Energy Dry Dog Food .

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