Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food
Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 8, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 1.25% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3478 kcal/kg | 3550 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
CHICKEN, CHICKEN MEAL, BROWN RICE, GROUND BARLEY, GRAIN SORGHUM, LAMB MEAL, DRIED PEAS, POULTRY FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), MENHADEN FISH MEAL, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, PEA PROTEIN, BREWERS DRIED YEAST, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHOLE FLAXSEED, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, ZINC SULFATE, FERROUS SULFATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZINC OXIDE, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN C), NIACIN, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, COPPER SULFATE, BIOTIN, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE COMPLEX (SOURCE OF VITAMIN K ACTIVITY), RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, SODIUM SELENITE, CALCIUM IODATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, COBALT CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Menhaden Fish Meal, Oats, Milo, Flaxseed, Chicken Liver, Whitefish Meal, Barley, Coconut Oil, Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Coconut Glycerin, Carrots, Salt, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Broccoli, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate), Apples, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Kale, Raspberries, Spinach, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Turmeric, Tricalcium Phosphate, Chicken Bone Broth, Cinnamon, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Not listed | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Immune support, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Baked |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | Large | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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) |
SubstantiationHow 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 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. |
No | No |
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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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 | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Barley
- Menhaden Fish
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Menhaden Fish.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Member's Mark Exceed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Epic Blend Chicken & Superfood Dry Dog Food .
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