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Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food Nature's Recipe Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Verified Jun 7, 2026

Nature's Recipe Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nature's Recipe Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 7.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 24.00%
Fat 10.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.50% 4.00%
Calcium 0.80% 1.00%
Phosphorus 0.60% 0.80%
Omega-3 0.50% 0.15%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.50%
Taurine 0.25% 0.30%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3510 kcal/kg 3540 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, 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), Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Threonine, Tryptophan, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Canola Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Dl-methionine, Vitamins (vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source Of Vitamin C), Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate , D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Skin coat health, Digestive health, Dental care, Allergy support Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Crunchy Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Small Small
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 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 Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Sweet Potato
  • Tapioca Starch
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.6 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: Chicken, Sweet Potato, Tapioca Starch, 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 Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Small Breed Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Grain Free Small Breed Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe 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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