Rachael Ray Nutrish Puppy Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Rachael Ray Nutrish Puppy Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 27.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.40% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.20% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.50% |
| Calories | 3685 kcal/kg | 3607 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Soybean Meal, Whole Corn, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Flaxseed, Carrots, Corn Protein Concentrate, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Natural Flavor, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Choline Chloride, Lactic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
INGREDIENTS: Chicken by-product meal, corn, chicken fat, wheat, brewers rice, wheat gluten, brown rice, pea fiber, chicken meal, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk, pork), brewers rice flour, corn protein meal, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, marine microalgae oil, monocalcium phosphate, powdered psyllium seed husk, calcium carbonate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, yeast extract, salt, choline chloride, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, fish oil, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), Yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, L-threonine, carotene, chondroitin sulfate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Brain health, Eye health, Bone health, Joint care, Digestive health | Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care, Probiotic support |
| 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
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. |
No | 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.
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Golden Retriever Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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