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The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Whole Food Clusters Puppy Dry Dog Food Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food

Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 7.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Whole Food Clusters Puppy Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Whole Food Clusters Puppy Dry Dog Food
The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Whole Food Clusters Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 8, 2026

Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food
Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Sep 13, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.7 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 34.00%
Fat Not listed 13.00%
Fiber Not listed 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.30%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 1.50%
Omega-6 Not listed 3.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 10.00%
Calories Not listed 3505 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, peas, potatoes, lentils, flaxseed, chicken liver, carrots, tricalcium phosphate, coconut oil, natural chicken flavor, fish oil, eggs, salt, broccoli, pumpkin, apples, vitamins [vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), folic acid, niacin supplement], taurine, minerals [iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, sodium selenite], mixed tocopherols (preservative), choline chloride, kale, dried kelp, chia seed, turmeric, L-carnitine, dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product, rosemary extract. Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas, Turkey Meal, Lentils, Dried Ground Potatoes, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols (added to preserve freshness), Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Probiotic support, Digestive health Joint care, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Whole Pieces Kibble
Processing Cold Pressed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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 Not indicated
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten) Not listed
Substantiation How 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 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.
No No
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 Yes
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.

  • Chicken
  • Pea
  • Potato
  • Lentil
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 7.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Pea, Potato, Lentil, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Whole Food Clusters Puppy Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Whole Food Clusters Puppy Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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