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McLovin's Freeze Dried Butcher's Absolute Beef Recipe Dog Food and Mixer NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food

NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

McLovin's Freeze Dried Butcher's Absolute Beef Recipe Dog Food and Mixer and NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
McLovin's Freeze Dried Butcher's Absolute Beef Recipe Dog Food and Mixer
McLovin's Freeze Dried Butcher's Absolute Beef Recipe Dog Food and Mixer

Verified Aug 28, 2026

NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food
NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food

Verified Aug 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.0 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 40.00%
Fat 30.00% 30.00%
Fiber 7.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.25%
Omega-6 Not listed 1.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.30%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
6.00% 5.00%
Calories 4800 kcal/kg 4866 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Beef Lung, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Sweet Potato, Beef Spleen, Egg, Seaweed-derived Calcium, Pumpkin, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried Kelp, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Pea Fiber, Rice Hulls, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Iodine, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin K, Niacin (Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Show full list
beef, lamb, beef liver, beef kidney, beef heart, beef plasma, coconut oil, apples, butternut squash, sweet potato, gelatin, yeast culture, marine microalgae oil, vitamins (potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin B- 12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, selenium yeast), yucca schidigera extract, Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, preserved with tocopherols Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Immune support Digestive health, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Whole Pieces Freeze Dried
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed 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.
Not listed 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.

  • Beef
  • Beef Liver
  • Beef Kidney
  • Sweet Potato

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Sweet Potato.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

McLovin's Freeze Dried Butcher's Absolute Beef Recipe Dog Food and Mixer does not list an AAFCO status; NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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