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Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Medium Weight Care Dry Dog Food

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Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Medium Weight Care Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Fiber Balance Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 24, 2026

Royal Canin Medium Weight Care Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Medium Weight Care Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 10, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
Not listed 8.9 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
21.00% 25.00%
Fat 10.00% 9.00%
Fiber 10.00% 12.50%
Calcium 0.80% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.70% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 10.00%
Calories 3348 kcal/kg 3200 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Chicken by-product meal, pea fiber, corn, corn gluten meal, wheat, barley, natural flavors, wheat gluten, chicken fat, brewers rice, dried plain beet pulp, powdered cellulose, fish oil, salt, vegetable oil, psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, fructooligosaccharides, L-lysine, hydrolyzed yeast, choline chloride, taurine, 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, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite,copper proteinate], DL-methionine, glucosamine hydrochloride, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Antioxidant support, Immune support, Weight management Weight management, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult, Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes Medium
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 Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation 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 We 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.

  • Barley
  • Pea Fiber
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Barley, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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