NutriSource Grain Free Chicken & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
NutriSource Grain Free Chicken & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food and Sportmix CanineX Chicken Protein Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 22.00% |
| Fiber | 6.50% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.70% | 0.60% |
| Omega-6 | 2.70% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.07% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4051 kcal/kg | 4000 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
chicken, chicken meal, peas, pea flour, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), pea starch, flax seed, natural chicken and turkey flavors, dehydrated alfalfa meal, salmon meal, dried tomato pomace, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, sunflower oil, DL methionine, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, taurine, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin), Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Pea Starch, Whitefish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Dried Egg, Dried Beet Pulp, L-carnitine, Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate), Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Heart care, Skin coat health, Joint care | High energy, Immune support, Joint care, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | All Life Stages, 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. |
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. |
Yes | 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
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Pea Starch
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Pea Starch, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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