Blue Buffalo Basics Adult Grain-Free Whitefish & Potato Recipe Wet Dog Food Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blue Buffalo Basics Adult Grain-Free Whitefish & Potato Recipe Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 24, 2026 |
Verified Sep 15, 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. |
7.00% | 5.00% |
| Fat | 4.50% | 4.00% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | 0.15% |
| Omega-6 | 0.60% | 0.75% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1080 kcal/kg | 1080 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Whitefish, Fish Broth, Potatoes, Pea Flour, Peas, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Potato Protein, Fish Oil, Pumpkin, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Guar Gum, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols. Show full list Show less |
SALMON BROTH, SWEET POTATOES, POTATOES, WHITEFISH, SALMON, POTATO PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, AGAR-AGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, COBALT PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), TAURINE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | Yes |
| Marketed benefits | Sensitive stomach, Skin coat health, Digestive health | Allergy support, Digestive health, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow 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 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.
- Whitefish
- Potato
- Flaxseed
- Potato Protein
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Pate 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: Whitefish, Potato, Flaxseed, Potato Protein.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blue Buffalo Basics Adult Grain-Free Whitefish & Potato Recipe Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Basics Adult Grain-Free Whitefish & Potato Recipe Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food .
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