Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Grillers Chicken Recipe Treats Royal Canin Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Treats
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Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Grillers Chicken Recipe Treats and Royal Canin Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Treats compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
7.5 / 10 | Not listed |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
17.00% | 22.00% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 2.60% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
24.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3200 kcal/kg | 3653 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Low | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Rice, Vegetable Glycerin, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Salt, Vinegar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Paprika Oleoresin (for color). This product may naturally change color after opening. Show full list Show less |
Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat, natural flavors, vegetable oil, dried plain beet pulp, sodium silico aluminate, calcium sulfate, salt, fish oil, monocalcium phosphate, fructooligosaccharides, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, DL-methionine, taurine, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid], choline chloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Not listed | Allergy support, Skin coat health, Urinary care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Treat | Treat |
| Texture | Whole Pieces | Whole Pieces |
| Processing | Baked | 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. |
Not indicated | No |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| 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 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.
- Natural Flavor
- Salt
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Common Questions
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Natural Flavor, Salt.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Grillers Chicken Recipe Treats does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Treats is not.
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