Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Naturals Dry Dog Food
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Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Naturals Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
Verified Aug 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | Not listed |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 9.50% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3604 kcal/kg | 3549 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Peas, Salt, Flaxseed, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, DL-Methionine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, 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 Show less |
Brewers rice, chicken meal, brewers dried yeast, cassava root flour, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, potato protein, natural flavor, coconut oil, pea protein, glycerin, mono and dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, soybean oil, salt, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, dried colostrum, fish oil, calcium carbonate, pumpkin, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, taurine, choline chloride, DL-Methionine, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), copper proteinate, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), calcium iodate, biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, sodium selenite. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health | Digestive health, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Baked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy, Adult |
| Breed size | Large | Large |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe 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 recordWe 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
- Brewer's Rice
- Pea Protein
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brewer's Rice, Pea Protein, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Naturals Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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