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Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food Open Farm Small Breed Ancient Grains Chicken & Turkey Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Small Breed Ancient Grains Chicken & Turkey Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 16, 2026

Open Farm Small Breed Ancient Grains Chicken & Turkey Dry Dog Food
Open Farm Small Breed Ancient Grains Chicken & Turkey Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 27.50%
Fat 14.00% 16.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.30% 1.50%
Phosphorus 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 1.20%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.50%
Taurine 0.20% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3614 kcal/kg 3750 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 & Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Dried Yeast, Pearled Barley, Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Menhaden Fish Oil, Salt, 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, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Humanely Raised Chicken, Humanely Raised Turkey, Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Brown Rice, Herring Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor (yeast), Quinoa, Coconut Oil, Pumpkin, Flaxseed, Kale, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries, Miscanthus Grass, Sunflower Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Dried Kelp, New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Parsley, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support, Joint care Digestive health, Skin coat health, Sensitive stomach, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy, Adult, Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small, Medium
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) 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 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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Brown Rice

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.7 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Brown Rice.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Puppy Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Small Breed Ancient Grains Chicken & Turkey Dry Dog Food .

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