Ultimates Heartland Choice Dry Dog Food Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food
Ultimates Heartland Choice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.4 to 7.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Ultimates Heartland Choice Dry Dog Food and Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.4 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 | 1.60% | 1.60% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3600 kcal/kg | 3600 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Spinach, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid], MINERALS [Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate], Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Spinach, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Antioxidant support, Heart care, Skin coat health | Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| 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. |
No | No |
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
- Potato
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Chickpea
- Sweet Potato
- Flaxseed
- Pea Fiber
- Apple
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Ultimates Heartland Choice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 7.4 to 7.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Potato, Pea, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Chickpea, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Apple.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Ultimates Heartland Choice Dry Dog Food and Wholesomes Grain-Free Chicken Meal & Potatoes 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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