Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin and New Zealand Green Mussels Wet Dog Food Natural Balance Original Ultra Fat Dogs Chicken & Salmon Recipe In Broth Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Fat Dogs Chicken & Salmon Recipe In Broth Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blackwood Chicken & Salmon With Pumpkin and New Zealand Green Mussels Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Fat Dogs Chicken & Salmon Recipe In Broth Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 10, 2026 |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
9.50% | 6.00% |
| Fat | Not listed | 2.50% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.40% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.07% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 80.00% |
| Calories | 1279 kcal/kg | 765 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Low |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken broth, salmon, pumpkin, agar-agar, peas, carrots, potassium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, salt, choline chloride, dandelion greens, dried New Zealand green mussels, calcium carbonate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, magnesium proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, biotin, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid Show full list Show less |
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Whitefish, Salmon, Carrots, Pea Fiber, Potatoes, Brown Rice, Oat Hulls, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dried Tomato Pomace, Blueberries, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Agar-Agar, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Proteinate, Iron Amino Acid Proteinate, Copper Amino Acid Proteinate, Manganese Amino Acid Proteinate, Cobalt Amino Acid Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Vitamins (Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Dried Spinach, Dried Kelp, L-Carnitine, Sodium Carbonate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Joint care, Probiotic support, Digestive health | Weight management, Sensitive stomach, Skin coat health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Chunks In Broth |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Canned |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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 | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | 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 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.
- Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Salmon
- Carrot
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Natural Balance Original Ultra Fat Dogs Chicken & Salmon Recipe In Broth Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Salmon, Carrot.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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