Triple Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food
Verified May 18, 2026
This is a dry adult dog food designed to provide complete and balanced daily nutrition with a moderate protein and fat level. Soybean meal, corn, wheat, and beef and bone meal supply most of the protein and calories, with added beef and beef stock for flavor. It’s formulated for adult dogs of all sizes and includes vitamins and minerals to support general health and energy needs.
Nutritionally, this food meets basic AAFCO standards for adult maintenance and will provide adequate calories, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals for most healthy adult dogs. However, it relies heavily on plant proteins and lower-cost by‑product meals for its protein, and includes multiple artificial colors and sweeteners that don’t add nutritional value. It can work for adult dogs without special needs, but there are many options with higher‑quality protein sources and fewer unnecessary additives.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Meets AAFCO requirements for 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult maintenance, so it covers essential vitamins and minerals.
- Calorie density (about 3,025 kcal/kg; 360 kcal per cup) and moderate protein (23% min) and fat (8% min) are reasonable for many average‑activity adult dogs.
- Contains beef and beef and bone meal as animal‑source proteins, along with added DL‑methionine to help support the amino acid profile.
- Uses safe, effective preservatives (BHA, BHT, sorbic acid, mixed tocopherols) to help maintain shelf life and stability.
Considerations
- Primary ingredients are soybean meal, corn, and wheat, so much of the protein is plant‑based rather than coming from fresh or concentrated animal meats, which may be less ideal for very active or muscle‑loss–prone dogs.
- Contains several common allergens, including beef, wheat, and soy, so it would not be appropriate for dogs with known sensitivities to any of these ingredients.
- Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, titanium dioxide) and sweeteners like corn syrup and propylene glycol, which are not harmful at regulated levels but do not provide nutritional benefit.
- Crude protein at 23% is acceptable for adult maintenance but on the lower side compared with many other adult dry foods, so it may not be the best fit for highly active dogs that need more protein to maintain muscle mass.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Soybean
Soybean is a common plant-based ingredient in pet foods used as a concentrated protein and fat source (in forms such as soybean meal, soy protein concentrate/isolate, and soybean oil) that supplies essential amino acids, calories, and beneficial polyunsaturated fats. It can be a cost-effective, digestible protein for many dogs but is less ideal as the sole protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may trigger allergies or deliver phytoestrogens and antinutritional factors (e.g., trypsin inhibitors, phytates) that are typically reduced by proper processing, so diets using soy should be balanced and monitored.
02
Corn
Corn is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a digestible source of carbohydrates and calories, and it also provides some plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals while helping with kibble structure and palatability. While generally safe and economical, corn is relatively high in starch and has an incomplete amino acid profile for obligate carnivores (cats), can be a source of mycotoxin contamination if poorly stored, and although true corn allergies are uncommon, some pets may be sensitive, so quality and proper formulation with animal proteins are important.
03
Beef Bone
Beef bone in pet food is typically used as a source of minerals (especially calcium and phosphorus), ash and sometimes marrow-derived fat and flavor, most often included as ground bone or bone meal to help meet mineral requirements and enhance palatability for dogs and cats. While it can contribute useful minerals and texture, excessive bone increases ash and can disrupt mineral balance, and whole or cooked bones risk dental fracture, splintering, choking or gastrointestinal obstruction (raw bones also carry bacterial contamination concerns), so bone-containing ingredients must be carefully formulated and whole bones should only be given under veterinary guidance.
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Whole Wheat
Whole wheat is used primarily as a carbohydrate and fiber source in pet foods, offering energy, some plant-based protein, B vitamins and minerals and more fiber and nutrients than refined wheat. It can aid digestion and satiety—particularly in dogs—but is not essential for obligate carnivores like cats and may cause allergic or gluten-sensitive reactions in some pets, so it should be avoided in animals with known wheat intolerance, certain metabolic conditions (e.g., obesity, diabetes) or specific dietary restrictions.
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Animal Fat
Animal fat is used in pet foods as a concentrated energy source and palatability enhancer, and can provide fat-soluble vitamin absorption and essential fatty acids (including arachidonic and linoleic acids, depending on the source) that support skin, coat and overall cellular function—particularly important for obligate carnivores like cats. Because it is calorie-dense and prone to oxidation, fats are typically rendered and stabilized; owners should be aware that high-fat diets can contribute to obesity and may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible dogs, so quality, source, and total dietary fat should be considered.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Kibbles 'n Bits is a mid-market dog food brand offering kibble and soft-mixed varieties. It is marketed for pet owners seeking flavorful, affordable options for their dogs.
Visit Kibbles 'n BitsManufacturer
Post Holdings operates manufacturing facilities acquired from J.M. Smucker, following FDA and AAFCO regulatory standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Kibbles 'n Bits Triple Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Has Kibbles 'n Bits ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Kibbles 'n Bits. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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