Purina Dog Chow Dog Chow Tender & Crunchy Lamb & Turkey Flavor Dry Dog Food Pedigree With Tender Bites Adult Chicken & Steak Dry Dog Food
Purina Dog Chow Dog Chow Tender & Crunchy Lamb & Turkey Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.6 to 7.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Purina Dog Chow Dog Chow Tender & Crunchy Lamb & Turkey Flavor Dry Dog Food and Pedigree With Tender Bites Adult Chicken & Steak Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
Verified Sep 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.6 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
21.00% | 21.00% |
| Fat | 10.00% | 10.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | 0.80% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
14.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3491 kcal/kg | 3376 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Whole grain corn, whole grain wheat, meat and bone meal, corn protein meal, soybean meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, lamb, egg and chicken flavor, glycerin, ground rice, poultry and pork digest, turkey by-product meal, salt, potassium chloride, 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)], Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, garlic oil. Show full list Show less |
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Meat and Bone Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids [Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid]), Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Flavor (Source of Chicken Flavor), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken By-Product Meal, Chicken Meal, Glycerin, Salt, Sugar, Ground Wheat, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Phosphoric Acid, Dried Peas, DL-Methionine, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural Grilled Steak Flavor, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Red #40, Dried Carrots, Niacin Supplement, Yellow #6, Copper Sulfate, Blue #2, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Yellow #5,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 |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Not listed | Skin coat health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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
- Soybean
- Animal Fat
- Chicken Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Dog Chow Dog Chow Tender & Crunchy Lamb & Turkey Flavor Dry Dog Food scores higher, 7.6 to 7.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Whole Grain Corn, Soybean, Animal Fat, Chicken Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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