Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food Wysong Optimal Adult Dry Dog Food
Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wysong Optimal Adult Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified May 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 42.00% |
| Fat | 13.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 6.00% | 5.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.80% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3610 kcal/kg | 3740 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), turkey, whole herring, salmon, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole peas, dehydrated turkey, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, natural chicken flavor, dried apple pomace, dehydrated pumpkin, pollock oil, lentil fiber, chicken fat, vitamin E supplement, whole cranberries, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, whole carrots, whole apples, whole pears, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, L-carnitine, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken Meal, Organic Chicken, Turkey Meal, Pea Protein, Peas, Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseeds, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Montmorillonite Clay, Crab Meal, Coconut Oil, Chia Seeds, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Dried Tomato Pomace, Choline Chloride, Yeast Extract, Organic Barley Grass Powder, Dried Blueberry Powder, Dried Kelp, Dried Yogurt, Dried Apple Fiber, Citric Acid (a preservative), Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Dried Carrots, Fish Oil, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Rosemary Extract, Yeast Culture, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product, Pepper. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Probiotic support | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Metabolic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Extruded |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Large | 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 | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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. |
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
- Turkey
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe 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, Turkey.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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