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Kibbles 'n Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food

Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 6.0 to 5.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Kibbles 'n Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food and Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Kibbles 'n Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food
Kibbles 'n Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food

Verified May 25, 2026

Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food
Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
5.0 / 10 6.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
19.00% 20.00%
Fat 8.00% 7.00%
Fiber 4.00% 7.00%
Calcium 1.00% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.80% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
18.00% 10.00%
Calories 3110 kcal/kg 3100 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Corn, Soybean Meal, Beef And Bone Meal, Ground Wheat, Animal Fat (BHA Used As Preservative), Corn Syrup, Wheat Middlings, Water Sufficient For Processing, Animal Digest, Propylene Glycol, Salt, Hydrochloric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color, Beef, Sorbic Acid (used As A Preservative), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Sodium Carbonate, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), DL-methionine, Beef Stock, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Calcium Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide (color), Natural Flavor, Red 40, Bacon Broth (source Of Bacon Flavor), Lactic Acid, Red 40 Lake, Natural Beef Flavor (source Of Steak Flavor), Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Natural Smoke Flavor, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yellow 5, BHA (used As A Preservative), Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Blue 1, Yellow 6. Show full list
Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Protein Feed, Meat Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Soybean Meal, Dried Bacon Fat, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Not listed Dental care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Crunchy
Processing Not listed Extruded
Life stage Adult Adult
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 Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation 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.
No 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.
No 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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Corn
  • Soybean
  • Wheat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher, 6.0 to 5.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Soybean, Wheat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Kibbles 'n Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food and Sportmix Essentials Bacon Flavor Dry Dog Food .

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