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NutriSource Freeze-Dried Chicken & Duck Recipe Dog Food Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Medallions Dog Food

Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

NutriSource Freeze-Dried Chicken & Duck Recipe Dog Food and Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Medallions Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
NutriSource Freeze-Dried Chicken & Duck Recipe Dog Food
NutriSource Freeze-Dried Chicken & Duck Recipe Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Medallions Dog Food
Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Medallions Dog Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
40.00% 40.00%
Fat 30.00% 34.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.40%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.20%
Omega-3 0.08% 1.00%
Omega-6 1.30% 5.50%
Taurine 0.30% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
5.00% 4.00%
Calories 4918 kcal/kg 4980 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
chicken, chicken liver, duck, eggs, chicken heart, apples, coconut oil, butternut squash, sweet potato, yeast culture, flax seed, marine microalgae oil, vitamins (potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin B-12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, selenium yeast), yucca schidigera extract, Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, preserved with tocopherols Show full list
Chicken, chicken liver, turkey, whole herring, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, flounder, pea fiber, chicken hearts, whole pumpkin, collard greens, whole apples, whole carrots, whole pears, salt, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), riboflavin, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, rosemary extract, citric acid (preservative). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Whole Pieces Whole Pieces
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) All Life Stages
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.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Egg

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Egg.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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