Pedigree With Tender Bites for Small Dogs Complete Nutrition Adult Chicken & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food
Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 6.4 to 6.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Pedigree With Tender Bites for Small Dogs Complete Nutrition Adult Chicken & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food and Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
6.2 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
21.00% | 21.00% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 0.80% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3454 kcal/kg | 3470 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 (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN SULFATE), CORN GLUTEN MEAL, ANIMAL FAT (SOURCE OF OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS) [PRESERVED WITH BHA/CITRIC ACID], SOYBEAN MEAL, MEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM), GROUND WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, BREWERS RICE, WATER, GLYCERIN, CHICKEN MEAL, SALT, SUGAR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DRIED PEAS, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), DL-METHIONINE, NATURAL GRILLED STEAK FLAVOR, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, ZINC SULFATE, BHA (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), RED 40, L-TRYPTOPHAN, YELLOW 6, DRIED CARROTS, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT [VITAMIN B3], BLUE 2, YELLOW 5, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE [SOURCE OF VITAMIN B5], COPPER SULFATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, 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, chicken by-product meal, corn protein meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, meat and bone meal, soybean meal, ground rice, egg and chicken flavor, natural flavor, calcium carbonate, salt, potassium chloride, mono and dicalcium phosphate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, 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)], Yellow 6, L-Tryptophan, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 2. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health | Immune support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | 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.
- Whole Grain Corn
- Chicken By-Product
- Animal Fat
- Soybean
- Meat And Bone
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher, 6.4 to 6.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product, Animal Fat, Soybean, Meat And Bone.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Pedigree With Tender Bites for Small Dogs Complete Nutrition Adult Chicken & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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