NutriSource Grain Free Small and Medium Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food Zignature Original Puppy Formula Dry Food With Probiotics
Both score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
NutriSource Grain Free Small and Medium Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food and Zignature Original Puppy Formula Dry Food With Probiotics compared
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Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
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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. |
32.00% | 31.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 17.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.30% | 1.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.70% | 3.50% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 4024 kcal/kg | 3692 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
turkey, turkey meal, green lentils, red lentils, garbanzo beans, sunflower oil, natural chicken and turkey flavors, whitefish meal, menhaden fishmeal, dried plain beet pulp, flax seed, dried yeast, dried tomato pomace, salt, potassium chloride, DL methionine, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), choline chloride, brewers dried yeast, 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, tocopherols (a preservative), 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 longlbrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, taurine, citric acid (a preservative), L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
Turkey, Whitefish, Whitefish Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, Turkey Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pork Meal, Flaxseed, Sunflower Meal, Natural Flavors, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Taurine, L-Threonine, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Carnitine, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Brain health, Heart care, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support | Immune support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Joint care, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| Breed size | Small, Medium | 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 | 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. |
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.
- Turkey
- Chickpea
- Whitefish
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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: Turkey, Chickpea, Whitefish.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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