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Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food

V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.0 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food and V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food
V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
7.4 / 10 8.0 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
18.00% 24.00%
Fat 8.00% 9.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium 0.50% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.40% Not listed
Omega-3 0.50% Not listed
Omega-6 2.00% Not listed
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3330 kcal/kg 3300 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
BROWN RICE, OAT GROATS, PEARLED BARLEY, PEAS, POTATO PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), POTATOES, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL VEGETABLE FLAVOR, TOMATO POMACE, DRIED VEGETABLE BROTH, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TAURINE, DL-METHIONINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, SALT, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, ZINC SULFATE, FERROUS SULFATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER SULFATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, MANGANESE SULFATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE), VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN D2 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID), FLAXSEED, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), PARSLEY, SPINACH, L-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, CRANBERRIES, L-CARNITINE, KELP MEAL, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. Show full list
Dried Peas, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Potato Protein, Sorghum, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseeds, Millet, Calcium Carbonate, Lentils, Peanut Hearts, Quinoa, Sunflower Chips, Salt, Marine Microalgae (source of DHA), Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root Inulin, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid), Dried Carrots, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Dried Parsley, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), preserved with Citric Acid, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Celery, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Beets, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Lettuce, L-Carnitine, Dried Watercress, Dried Spinach, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care Allergy support, Sensitive stomach, Skin coat health, Brain health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble 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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Brown Rice
  • Pea
  • Potato Protein
  • Canola Oil
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.0 to 7.4 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: Brown Rice, Pea, Potato Protein, Canola Oil, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Natural Balance Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food and V-Dog Mini Bites Dry Dog Food .

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