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Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food Victor Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food and Victor Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Victor Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Victor Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Jun 15, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.3 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
23.00% 24.00%
Fat 12.00% 12.00%
Fiber 4.50% 4.40%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.75% Not listed
Omega-6 2.00% Not listed
Taurine 0.25% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 9.00%
Calories 3580 kcal/kg 3362 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Beef Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Dried Yeast, Rice Bran, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Grain Sorghum, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Beef Meal, Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Yeast Culture, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Organic Dried Seaweed Meal, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Stearate, Zinc Methionine Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Silicon Dioxide, L-Carnitine, Selenium Yeast, Brewers Dried Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract, Inulin, Lecithin, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Contains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Skin coat health, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach, Dental care Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Crunchy Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
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
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Brown Rice
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Brown Rice, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Beef & Brown Rice Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food and Victor Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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