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Iams Proactive Health Healthy Puppy Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Puppy Food Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Iams Proactive Health Healthy Puppy Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Puppy Food and Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Puppy Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Puppy Food
Iams Proactive Health Healthy Puppy Chicken Recipe Small Breed Dry Puppy Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 29.00%
Fat 18.00% 18.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.80%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.50% Not listed
Omega-6 3.50% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.50%
Calories 3798 kcal/kg 3825 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Brewers Rice, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Caramel Color, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Vitamin C], Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, corn, chicken fat, wheat gluten, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavors, corn gluten meal, monocalcium phosphate, vegetable oil, powdered psyllium seed husk, sodium aluminosilicate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, pea fiber, fish oil, taurine, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, rice flour, choline chloride, hydrolyzed yeast, marine microalgae oil, salt, DL-methionine, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folic acid, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin supplement], L-lysine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), Yucca schidigera extract, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Bone health, Joint care, Immune support, Brain health, Digestive health Immune support, Brain health, Digestive health, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Small All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How 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 guidelines The 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.
Yes Yes
PSC accredited The 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 record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken By-Product
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Beet Pulp
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Brewer's Rice, Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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