NutriSource Super Performance Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan High Protein Toy Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Food
Purina Pro Plan High Protein Toy Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.4 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
NutriSource Super Performance Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan High Protein Toy Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Food compared
| Attribute |
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Verified Aug 28, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 21.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.50% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | 0.14% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 4230 kcal/kg | 4358 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
chicken meal, chicken, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), barley, flax seed, oatmeal, salmon meal, brewers dried yeast, menhaden fishmeal, natural turkey and chicken flavors, dried plain beet pulp, sunflower oil, potassium chloride, DL methionine, salt, 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), taurine, L-carnitine, 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, rosemary extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Germ Meal, Oat Meal, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil, Salt, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Garlic Oil. O447223 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Antioxidant support, Brain health, Joint care | Brain health, Eye health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Puppy |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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 | Yes |
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
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Oatmeal
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Pro Plan High Protein Toy Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Food scores higher, 9.4 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Mixed Tocopherol, Oatmeal.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
NutriSource Super Performance Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Purina Pro Plan High Protein Toy Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: NutriSource Super Performance Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan High Protein Toy Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Food .
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