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Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Homestyle Chicken & Pork Sausage Recipe Treats Natural Balance Jumpin' Stix Real Chicken Treats

Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Homestyle Chicken & Pork Sausage Recipe Treats and Natural Balance Jumpin' Stix Real Chicken Treats compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Homestyle Chicken & Pork Sausage Recipe Treats
Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Homestyle Chicken & Pork Sausage Recipe Treats

Verified Oct 11, 2026

Natural Balance Jumpin' Stix Real Chicken Treats
Natural Balance Jumpin' Stix Real Chicken Treats

Verified Oct 11, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
13.00% 19.00%
Fat 8.00% 10.00%
Fiber 3.00% 4.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
28.00% 22.00%
Calories Not listed 3005 kcal/kg
Calorie density Not listed Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Vegetable Glycerin, Potatoes, Pork, Barley, Flaxseed, Sugar, Honey, Rice, Natural Flavor, Dried Orange Pulp, Pork Stock, Vinegar, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Paprika (for color) Show full list
CHICKEN, DRIED SWEET POTATOES, GLYCERIN, CANE MOLASSES, DRIED POTATOES, GELATIN, SUGAR, GUAR GUM, SALT, CHONDROITIN SULFATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), ROSEMARY EXTRACT. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Skin coat health Joint care, Allergy support, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Treat Treat
Texture Soft Chew Soft Chew
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
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.
Not indicated No
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How 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 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 No
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
  • Potato
  • Sugar

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Potato, Sugar.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Homestyle Chicken & Pork Sausage Recipe Treats does not list an AAFCO status; Natural Balance Jumpin' Stix Real Chicken Treats is not.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Blue Nudges Homestyle Chicken & Pork Sausage Recipe Treats and Natural Balance Jumpin' Stix Real Chicken Treats .

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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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