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Darford Soft Baked Massively Meaty Dog Treat NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food

NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Darford Soft Baked Massively Meaty Dog Treat and NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Darford Soft Baked Massively Meaty Dog Treat
Darford Soft Baked Massively Meaty Dog Treat

Verified Jul 20, 2026

NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food
NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food
KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.6 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 40.00%
Fat Not listed 30.00%
Fiber Not listed 5.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.25%
Omega-6 Not listed 1.30%
Taurine Not listed 0.30%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
25.00% 5.00%
Calories Not listed 4866 kcal/kg
Calorie density Not listed High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Organic barley, beef, coconut glycerin, cane molasses, ground flaxseed, coconut oil, natural flavor, apples, carrots, blueberries, cranberries, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (preservative), sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin Show full list
beef, lamb, beef liver, beef kidney, beef heart, beef plasma, coconut oil, apples, butternut squash, sweet potato, gelatin, yeast culture, marine microalgae oil, vitamins (potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin B- 12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate, selenium yeast), yucca schidigera extract, Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, preserved with tocopherols Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Antioxidant support, Allergy support Digestive health, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Treat Treat
Texture Soft Chew Freeze Dried
Processing Baked Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Beef
  • Coconut Oil
  • Apple

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Coconut Oil, Apple.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Darford Soft Baked Massively Meaty Dog Treat does not list an AAFCO status; NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe Dog Food is not.

See the full profiles: Darford Soft Baked Massively Meaty Dog Treat and NutriSource Element Series Freeze-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe 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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