Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Regal Adult Pastureland Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Regal Adult Pastureland Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 0.50% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.40% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.20% | 1.20% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3611 kcal/kg | 3672 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Pea Protein, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Sorghum, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Whitefish Meal, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Beet Pulp, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Menhaden Fish Oil, Lecithin, Dried Kelp, New Zealand Green Mussel, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Vitamin E, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Choline Chloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Sensitive stomach | Allergy support, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Baked | Slow Cooked |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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. |
No | 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.
- Lamb
- Brown Rice
- Barley
- Oatmeal
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Regal Adult Pastureland Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Regal Adult Pastureland Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food .
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