Iams Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Iams Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
25.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 13.50% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 0.75% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.30% | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 1.80% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3662 kcal/kg | 3884 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Ground Barley, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Soybean Meal, Chicken Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Corn Protein Meal, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Carrots, Fructooligosaccharide Powder, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), 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, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Beef, rice, corn protein meal, whole grain corn, poultry by-product meal, whole grain wheat, barley, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, corn germ meal, fish meal, dried egg product, natural flavor, fish oil, wheat bran, calcium carbonate, soybean oil, potassium chloride, salt, mono and dicalcium phosphate, potassium citrate, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7)], choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], glucosamine hydrochloride, taurine, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, garlic oil. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, High energy | Joint care, Mobility support, Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Large |
| 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 | 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 | Feeding Trials |
| 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.
- Beef
- Whole Grain Corn
- Barley
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Whole Grain Corn, Barley, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Iams Adult Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Large Breed Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food .
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