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Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Small Breed Turkey & Chickpeas Dry Dog Food Zignature Original Small Bites Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food

Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Small Breed Turkey & Chickpeas Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Small Breed Turkey & Chickpeas Dry Dog Food and Zignature Original Small Bites Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Small Breed Turkey & Chickpeas Dry Dog Food
Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Small Breed Turkey & Chickpeas Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Zignature Original Small Bites Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food
Zignature Original Small Bites Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
31.50% 32.00%
Fat 18.00% 17.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-6 3.50% 4.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3736 kcal/kg 3700 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Green Lentils, Miscanthus Grass, Lamb Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Turkey Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Dried Tomatoes, Calcium Carbonate, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Blueberries, Sweet Fennel, Dandelion, Chamomile, Zinc Methionine, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Choline Chloride, 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
Turkey, Turkey Meal, Salmon, Lamb Meal, Chickpeas, Peas, Chickpea Flour, Pea Flour, Duck Meal, Flaxseed, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Turkey Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Salmon Oil, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtillis Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Heart care, Metabolic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Weight management Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Cognitive health, Immune support, Sensitive stomach
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy, Adult, All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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.

  • Turkey
  • Salmon
  • Chickpea

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Small Breed Turkey & Chickpeas Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 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: Turkey, Salmon, Chickpea.

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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