Victor Max-5 Pro Dry Dog Food Wholesomes Energy Plus Dry Dog Food
Victor Max-5 Pro Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Victor Max-5 Pro Dry Dog Food and Wholesomes Energy Plus Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 11, 2026 |
Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.6 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 24.00% |
| Fat | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 5.00% |
| Phosphorus | 1.15% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 3.00% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3794 kcal/kg | 3800 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef Meal, Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Duck Meal, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Flaxseed Meal, Organic Dried Seaweed Meal, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Stearate, Egg Product, Zinc Methionine Complex, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Cranberry Powder, Chondroitin Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Silicon Dioxide, Blueberry Powder, L-Carnitine, Selenium Yeast, Brewers Dried Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract, Inulin, Lecithin, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus Show full list Show less |
Beef Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Pea Protein, Brown Rice, Rice Bran, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Yeast, Dried Egg, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, 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 (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Joint care, High energy, Immune support, Skin coat health, Digestive health | High energy, Joint care, Digestive health, Heart care, 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. |
Yes | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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.
- Beef
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Brown Rice
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Victor Max-5 Pro Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Brown Rice.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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