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Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Nature's Recipe Puppy Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Puppy Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Nature's Recipe Puppy Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nature's Recipe Puppy Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 26.00%
Fat 16.00% 15.00%
Fiber 3.00% 4.50%
Calcium 1.20% 1.20%
Phosphorus 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 0.20% 0.25%
Omega-6 2.00% 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.15%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3700 kcal/kg 3590 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, DL-Methionine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), 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), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Lamb, chicken meal, brewers rice, barley, feeding oatmeal, canola meal, solvent extracted rice bran, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), menhaden fish meal, turkey meal, natural flavor, flaxseed, salt, potassium chloride, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), taurine, dl-methionine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate , d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, calcium iodate), choline chloride, lactic acid, citric acid (used as a preservative), yucca schidigera extract, L-threonine, rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health, Immune support Brain health, Joint care, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Baked Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed 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.
Not listed Formulation
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 No
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.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Lamb
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Chicken Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nature's Recipe Puppy Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Puppy Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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