Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food
Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 6.8 to 6.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Pedigree Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food and Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jun 11, 2026 |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
6.6 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
27.00% | 27.50% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 0.90% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 14.00% |
| Calories | 3425 kcal/kg | 3754 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Meat and Bone Meal, Animal Fat (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids [Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid]), Brewers Rice, Natural Flavor (Source of Chicken Flavor), Corn Gluten Meal, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil ([Source of DHA] Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Peas, Zinc Sulfate, L-Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, Dried Carrots, Copper Sulfate, Red 40, Niacin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid Show full list Show less |
Whole grain corn, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, whole grain wheat, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, soybean meal, ground rice, meat and bone meal, beef, glycerin, egg and chicken flavor, poultry and pork digest, fish oil, salt, mono and dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, soybean oil, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7)], L-Lysine monohydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), DL-Methionine, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, garlic oil. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Brain health, Bone health, Antioxidant support, Immune support | Brain health, Eye health, Immune support, Bone health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| Breed size | Small, Medium, 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. |
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 | 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.
- Whole Grain Corn
- Whole Grain Wheat
- Soybean
- Meat And Bone
- Animal Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food scores higher, 6.8 to 6.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean, Meat And Bone, Animal Fat.
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