Nutro Small Breed Weight Management Superfood Plate Chicken, Lamb & Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food Wellness CORE Digestive Health Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Both score 9.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nutro Small Breed Weight Management Superfood Plate Chicken, Lamb & Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE Digestive Health Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
Verified Oct 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 12.50% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.80% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 0.30% | 1.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.45% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3473 kcal/kg | 3639 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Whole Grain Barley, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Lamb Meal, Brewers Rice, Salmon Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Flaxseed, Salt, DL-Methionine, 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, 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 |
Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal (source of Chondroitin Sulfate), Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Apples, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Papayas, Blueberries, Pomegranates, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Fennel, Ground Peppermint, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Immune support, Joint care, Weight management | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | Large |
| 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 | Not indicated |
| 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 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
- Barley
- Brown Rice
- Oatmeal
- Beet Pulp
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 9.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Beet Pulp.
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