Nutro Nutro Max Senior Chicken Dry Dog Food Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food
Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Nutro Max Senior Chicken Dry Dog Food and Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | 22.00% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.25% |
| Calcium | 0.50% | 0.90% |
| Phosphorus | 0.40% | 0.70% |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | 2.40% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.09% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3540 kcal/kg | 3494 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
INGREDIENTS: Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Barley, Split Peas, Chicken, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Whole Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, 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, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, 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 |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Barley, Peas, Sorghum, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Mixed Tocopherols (added to preserve freshness), Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Dried Kelp, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Spinach, Broccoli, Vitamin E Supplement, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, High energy | Joint care, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Senior | Senior |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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 | 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 | Yes |
| 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
- Sorghum
- Barley
- Beet Pulp
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Sorghum, Barley, Beet Pulp.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Nutro Nutro Max Senior Chicken Dry Dog Food and Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food .
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