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NutriSource Large Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

NutriSource Large Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
NutriSource Large Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Large Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 2, 2026

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 8, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 9.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
23.00% 27.00%
Fat 14.00% 17.00%
Fiber 6.00% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.10%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.90%
Omega-3 1.00% Not listed
Omega-6 2.40% 1.70%
Taurine 0.08% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 12.00%
Calories 3706 kcal/kg 4236 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
lamb meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, menhaden fish meal, dried plain beet pulp, natural turkey and chicken flavor, flax seed, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), sunflower meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, brewers dried yeast, sunflower oil, potassium chloride, salt, DL methionine, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, selenium yeast), vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), taurine, yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, rosemary 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, and dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract Show full list
Lamb, rice, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, whole grain wheat, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, oat meal, barley, dried beet pulp, fish meal, natural flavor, mono and dicalcium phosphate, dried egg product, fish oil, soybean oil, calcium carbonate, salt, potassium chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], L-Lysine monohydrochloride, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), garlic oil. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Heart care, Skin coat health Joint care, Skin coat health, Endurance support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size Large 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, 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 Feeding Trials
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 Yes
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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Lamb
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Barley, Oatmeal, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: NutriSource Large Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food .

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