Nutro Ultra Adult Small Breed High Protein Chicken, Lamb & Salmon Dry Dog Food Primal Kibble In The Raw Small Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Ultra Adult Small Breed High Protein Chicken, Lamb & Salmon Dry Dog Food and Primal Kibble In The Raw Small Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
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Verified Aug 12, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 27.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 23.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.50% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.65% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.30% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 8.00% |
| Calories | Not listed | 4324 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Lamb Meal, Salmon Meal, Brewers Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Whole Grain Barley, Natural Flavors, Whole Flaxseed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Whole Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Egg Product, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Kale, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, DL-Methionine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, 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 |
Chicken (with ground bone), Sorghum, Chicken Liver, Organic Carrot, Egg, Organic Sweet Potato, Salmon Oil, Organic Kale, Chicken Fat, Chicken Plasma, Organic Apple, Dried Yeast, Montmorillonite Clay, Miscanthus Grass, Organic Coconut, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, Vegetable Oil, Organic Ground Alfalfa, Inulin, Dried Organic Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Taurine, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Immune support, Skin coat health, High energy | Digestive health, Weight management, Dental care, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Freeze Dried |
| Processing | Extruded | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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 | Adult Maintenance | 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 | 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 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
- Sorghum
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Sorghum, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Ultra Adult Small Breed High Protein Chicken, Lamb & Salmon Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Primal Kibble In The Raw Small Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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