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Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food
Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 7.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 24.00%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.65% 0.40%
Omega-6 3.50% 1.60%
Taurine 0.25% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3590 kcal/kg 3600 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
CHICKEN, CHICKEN MEAL, PEARLED BARLEY, PEAS, OAT GROATS, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, NATURAL FLAVOR, BROWN RICE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, FLAXSEED, DRIED VEGETABLE BROTH, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), CARROTS, DL-METHIONINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, 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), DRIED TOMATO POMACE, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, ZINC SULFATE, FERROUS SULFATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER SULFATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, MANGANESE SULFATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE), L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE, L-TRYPTOPHAN, L-THREONINE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), BLUEBERRIES, DRIED KELP, SPINACH, CRANBERRIES, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, L-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, L-CARNITINE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. Show full list
Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Spinach, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Immune support Digestive health, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages Adult
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.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) Adult Maintenance
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 No
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
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food .

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