Iams Advanced Health Healthy Digestion Chicken Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Iams Advanced Health Healthy Digestion Chicken Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 35.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 9.80% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.35% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.25% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.50% |
| Calories | 3649 kcal/kg | 3330 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Ground Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Fructooligosaccharides, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Carrots, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken by-product meal, barley, pea fiber, wheat gluten, corn protein meal, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, tapioca, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk, pork), powdered psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, marine microalgae oil, calcium carbonate, salt, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], choline chloride, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, L-arginine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], L-carnitine, fish oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), taurine. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Bone health, Joint care, Immune support | Metabolic support, Appetite support, Diabetic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| 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, Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
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.
- Chicken By-Product
- Barley
- Beet Pulp
- Natural Flavor
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Barley, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Iams Advanced Health Healthy Digestion Chicken Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Dog Food .
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