Pulsar Pulsar Chicken Whole Grain Dry Dog Food The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Pulsar Pulsar Chicken Whole Grain Dry Dog Food and The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 11, 2026 |
Verified Aug 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 14.00% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 3.70% | Not listed |
| Calcium | 1.30% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 0.30% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.20% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 8.00% |
| Calories | 3622 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
CHICKEN MEAL, WHOLE GRAIN HULLESS BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN RYE, CHICKEN, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, SOURCE OF VITAMIN E), FLAXSEED, QUINOA, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CARROTS, APPLES, BROCCOLI, BOK CHOY, CABBAGE, BLUEBERRIES, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, INULIN, THREONINECHOLINE CHLORIDE, TAURINE, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, L-LYSINE, DL-METHIONINE, HYDROLYZED YEAST, DRIED ASPERGILLUS NIGER FERMENTATION EXTRACT, PINEAPPLE, DRIED TRICHODERMA LONGIBRACHIATUM FERMENTATION EXTRACT, DRIED RHIZOPUS ORYZAE FERMENTATION EXTRACT, DRIED ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS CASEI FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, VITAMIN A ACETATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN C), FERROUS SULFATE, IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC SULFATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, COPPER SULFATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE, SELENIUM YEAST, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, barley, potatoes, flaxseed, oats, peas, carrots, tricalcium phosphate, parsley, bananas, celery, minerals*, taurine, vitamins**, dried kelp, salt, fish oil, choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), vitamin D3 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), *Potassium chloride, iron amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Joint care, Inflammation reduction, Skin coat health, Heart care, Probiotic support, Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Metabolic support | Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Air Dried |
| Processing | Not listed | Dehydrated |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Puppy, Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | 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 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.
- Chicken
- Barley
- Oat
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Oat, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Pulsar Pulsar Chicken Whole Grain Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; The Honest Kitchen Wholemade Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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