Open Farm Epic Blend Beef & Superfood Dry Dog Food Redbarn First-Five Whole Grain Large Breed Kibble
Open Farm Epic Blend Beef & Superfood Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Open Farm Epic Blend Beef & Superfood Dry Dog Food and Redbarn First-Five Whole Grain Large Breed Kibble compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 28, 2026 |
Verified Aug 28, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 25.00% |
| Fat | 14.50% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 4.50% | 6.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3550 kcal/kg | 3496 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Menhaden Fish Meal, Whitefish Meal, Oats, Barley, Milo, Flaxseed, Beef Liver, Coconut Oil, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Coconut Glycerin, Carrots, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Broccoli, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Kale, Raspberries, Spinach, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate), Turmeric, Beef Bone Broth, Cinnamon, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Beef, Lamb, Beef Meal, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Oat Groats, Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Millet, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Meal, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Tocopherols), Choline (Choline Chloride), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Proteinate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Inulin, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B5 (d-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)), Lactic Acid, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Dried Pumpkin, Turmeric, Calcium Carbonate, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Probiotic support, Antioxidant support | Joint care, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Baked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy, Adult, Senior | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | Small, Medium | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| 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. |
Yes | No |
| 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.
- Beef
- Menhaden Fish
- Barley
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Open Farm Epic Blend Beef & Superfood Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Menhaden Fish, Barley.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Open Farm Epic Blend Beef & Superfood Dry Dog Food and Redbarn First-Five Whole Grain Large Breed Kibble .
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