Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Food Regal Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Food and Regal Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified May 31, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.20% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3604 kcal/kg | 3699 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 |
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Sorghum, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Beet Pulp, Oatmeal, Pearled Barley, Whitefish Meal, Dried Eggs, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavor, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Menhaden Fish Oil, Dried Kelp Meal, New Zealand Green Mussel, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Vitamin E, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support | Brain health, Eye health, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Bone health, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Slow Cooked |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| 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), 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 | No |
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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oatmeal
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.6 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Food does not list an AAFCO status; Regal Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Food and Regal Large Breed Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food .
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