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Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Salmon & Brown Rice 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.
8.6 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 24.00%
Fat 12.00% 14.00%
Fiber 5.00% 3.50%
Calcium 1.00% 0.50%
Phosphorus 0.80% 0.40%
Omega-3 0.90% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.00%
Taurine 0.18% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3495 kcal/kg 3677 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), Pearled Barley, Peas, Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Rice, Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Dried Chicory Root, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Salt, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Salmon, Fish Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Whole Grain Sorghum, Pea Protein, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Bone health, Immune support, Joint care Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Bone health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Baked
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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 Not listed
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 PetSmart

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 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: Salmon, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Chicken, Barley, Pea, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Health Protection Salmon, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Large Breed Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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