Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 29.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.20% | 0.45% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 1.80% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3594 kcal/kg | 3791 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Peas, Brewers Rice, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Salt, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, 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 |
Chicken, poultry by-product meal, rice, whole grain corn, corn protein meal, whole grain wheat, corn germ meal, vegetable oil (source of medium-chain triglycerides), barley, fish meal, dried egg product, natural flavor, fish oil, L-Arginine, soybean oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, salt, mono and dicalcium phosphate, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), 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)], choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), magnesium sulfate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, garlic oil. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Bone health | Cognitive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Joint care, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Baked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Senior | Senior |
| 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 | Feeding Trials |
| 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. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Barley
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Natural Choice Small Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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