Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe Dry Dog Food Tender & True Small Breed Organic Turkey & Oats Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe Dry Dog Food and Tender & True Small Breed Organic Turkey & Oats Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
27.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 16.00% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 4.00% | Not listed |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.30% | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 | 3.10% | 3.50% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3660 kcal/kg | 3500 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Oats, Barley, Brown Rice, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Flaxseed, Deboned Whitefish, Quinoa, Natural Flavor, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Dried Egg Product, Dried Blueberries, Dried Apples, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Organic turkey, Organic chicken meal, Organic oats, Organic brown rice, Organic flaxseed, Organic tapioca starch, Organic chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Organic chicken liver, Organic dried egg, Natural flavor, Salt, Salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Potassium chloride, Choline chloride, Organic carrots, Organic blueberries, Organic spinach, Vitamins (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E supplement, Inositol, Niacin, Thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin supplement, d-Calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, Citric acid (preservative), Vitamin B12 supplement, Folic acid), Organic Chicory Root Powder, Organic Sweet Potato, Minerals (Zinc proteinate, Zinc sulfate, Manganese proteinate, Ferrous sulfate, Iron proteinate, Zinc oxide, Copper proteinate, Sodium selenite, Copper sulfate, Manganous oxide, Potassium iodide), Monosodium phosphate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Heart care, Weight management | Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy, Adult | Puppy, Adult |
| Breed size | Small | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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 | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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
- Oat
- Brown Rice
- Turkey
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.6 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: Chicken, Oat, Brown Rice, Turkey, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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