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Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

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

Verified Jul 17, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 8.3 / 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 8.00%
Fiber 12.20% 11.00%
Calcium 1.06% 0.50%
Phosphorus 0.70% 0.40%
Omega-3 0.64% Not listed
Omega-6 3.13% 2.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
Not listed 10.00%
Calories 2968 kcal/kg 3167 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Pea Fiber, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Powdered Cellulose, Whole Grain Oats, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Pea Protein, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Pork Liver Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), 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), Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Peas, Powdered Cellulose, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Whole Grain Sorghum, Pea Protein, Natural Flavors, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Flaxseed, 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, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphos phate (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
Health focus Weight management, Digestive health, Immune support Skin coat health, Weight management, Digestive health, Immune support, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Small 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 Adult Maintenance 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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Brown Rice
  • Cellulose Powder
  • Sorghum

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 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: Chicken, Barley, Brown Rice, Cellulose Powder, Sorghum.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

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

See the full profiles: Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Small & Mini Chicken Meal, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice 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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