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Kirkland Signature Small Formula Chicken & Vegetable Dry Dog Food NutriSource Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Kirkland Signature Small Formula Chicken & Vegetable Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Kirkland Signature Small Formula Chicken & Vegetable Dry Dog Food
Kirkland Signature Small Formula Chicken & Vegetable Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 10, 2026

NutriSource Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 10, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
27.00% 26.00%
Fat 16.00% 16.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Omega-3 0.40% 0.70%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.60%
Taurine 0.10% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3754 kcal/kg 4020 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg product, dried beet pulp, peas, fish meal, flaxseed, natural flavor, dried yeast, millet, dried chicory root, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, carrots, dried kelp, apples, cranberries, rosemary extract, parsley flakes, taurine, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, L-Carnitine, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list
chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), dried plain beet pulp, natural chicken and turkey flavors, oatmeal, dried yeast, brewers rice, flax seed, menhaden fishmeal, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), potassium chloride, DL methionine, salt, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), brewers dried yeast, threonine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), calcium carbonate, taurine, lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera 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, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support, Sensitive stomach, Skin coat health Digestive health, Probiotic support, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Heart care, Skin coat health, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Small 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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Kirkland Signature Small Formula Chicken & Vegetable Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Adult Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food .

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