I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grains Beef + Lamb Dry Dog Food Redbarn First-Five Kibble Whole Grain Puppy Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food
Redbarn First-Five Kibble Whole Grain Puppy Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grains Beef + Lamb Dry Dog Food and Redbarn First-Five Kibble Whole Grain Puppy Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3480 kcal/kg | 3609 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, beef meal, menhaden fish meal, ground sorghum, oatmeal, millet, natural pork flavor, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried egg product, natural flavor, quinoa, lamb, dried tomato pomace, flaxseeds, ground miscanthus grass, dried carrots, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate), dried chicory root, taurine, citric acid (preservative), mixed tocopherols (preservative), dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, DL-methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid), L-carnitine, rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
Beef, Lamb, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fishmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Oat Groats, Barley, Sunflower Oil, Brown Rice, Brewers Dried Yeast, Millet, Flaxseed, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Meal, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Tocopherols), Choline (Choline Chloride), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Inulin, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B5 (d-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)), Lactic Acid, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Dried Pumpkin, Turmeric, Calcium Carbonate, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Heart care, Skin coat health, High energy | Digestive health, Brain health, Joint care, Heart care, Skin coat health, Weight management, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Puppy |
| 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 | All Life Stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
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.
- Beef
- Menhaden Fish
- Sorghum
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Redbarn First-Five Kibble Whole Grain Puppy Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Menhaden Fish, Sorghum.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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