Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
25.00% | 20.00% |
| Fat | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 4.80% |
| Calcium | 0.80% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.50% |
| Calories | 3216 kcal/kg | 3210 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Brewers rice, barley, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, animal digest, glycerin, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, calcium carbonate, inulin, potassium chloride, mono and dicalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, salt, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, choline chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, copper proteinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), garlic oil, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), calcium iodate, Vitamin D-3 supplement, sodium selenite. Show full list Show less |
Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, barley, natural flavors, pork digest, pea fiber, dried plain beet pulp, chicken fat, monocalcium phosphate, salt, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, powdered psyllium seed husk, sodium aluminosilicate, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, hydrolyzed yeast, DL-methionine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], taurine. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Low fat, Immune support, Sensitive stomach | Low fat, 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 | 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 | Formulation |
| 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Brewer's Rice
- Barley
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brewer's Rice, Barley.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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