Purina Dog Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy 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, 8.2 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Purina Dog Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food and Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
27.50% | 27.50% |
| Fat | 12.00% | 12.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.10% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | 0.90% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 14.00% |
| Calories | 3597 kcal/kg | 3754 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Whole grain corn, chicken by-product meal, corn protein meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, soybean meal, barley, egg and chicken flavor, ground rice, chicken, poultry and pork digest, mono and dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, fish oil, salt, potassium chloride, soybean oil, choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], L-Lysine monohydrochloride, 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-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Yellow 5, DL-Methionine, Red 40, Blue 2, garlic oil. 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 |
| Marketed benefits | Brain health, Eye health, Immune support, Bone health, Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Joint care | 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 | 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.
- Whole Grain Corn
- Corn Protein Meal
- Animal Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Soybean
- Rice
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food scores higher, 8.2 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Animal Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Soybean, Rice.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Purina Dog Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Purina Dog Chow Complete Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food and Puppy Chow Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Puppy Food .
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