Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Canine Weight Control Medium Dog Dry Dog Food
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Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Canine Weight Control Medium Dog Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
Verified Aug 26, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
21.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 10.00% | 9.00% |
| Fiber | 10.00% | 9.00% |
| Calcium | 0.80% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.35% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 1.85% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3348 kcal/kg | 3301 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Whole Grain Corn, Dried Beet Pulp, Poultry By-Product Meal, Barley, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Glycerin, Natural Flavors, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Wheat Bran, Dried Whey, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Fish Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Calcium Iodate, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Sodium Selenite Show full list Show less |
Corn, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, barley, pea fiber, wheat gluten, powdered cellulose, natural flavors, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, fish oil, sodium silico aluminate, powdered psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, salt, calcium carbonate, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, 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), niacin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin supplement], L-lysine, taurine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], GLA safflower oil, L-carnitine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Immune support, Weight management | Appetite support, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Weight management |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Medium |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
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.
- Beet Pulp
- Barley
- Pea Fiber
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beet Pulp, Barley, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Royal Canin Canine Weight Control Medium Dog Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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