Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh Beef Recipe With Carrots & Peas Refrigerated Wet Food Natural Balance Health Protection Beef, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Health Protection Beef, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew 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 Love Made Fresh Beef Recipe With Carrots & Peas Refrigerated Wet Food and Natural Balance Health Protection Beef, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food compared
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Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
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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. |
11.00% | 6.00% |
| Fat | 7.00% | 3.00% |
| Fiber | 2.00% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.05% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
65.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 2113 kcal/kg | 917 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Chicken, Brown Rice, Oat Flour, Egg, Carrots, Peas, Honey, Pea Protein, Cane Molasses, Vegetable Glycerin, Vinegar, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Celery Juice, Lemon Juice, Liquid Lactococcus Lactis Fermentation Product, Lactic Acid, Oat Fiber, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Phosphate, Acetic Acid, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Magnesium Sulfate, Taurine, L-Tryptophan, Blueberries, Cranberries, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary. Show full list Show less |
Beef, Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, Chicken, Beef Liver, Pumpkin, Brown Rice, Carrots, Peas, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Potato Starch, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sodium Phosphate, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Rosemary, Magnesium Sulfate, Sage, Thyme, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Heart care | Digestive health, Hydration support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Loaf | Stew |
| Processing | Refrigerated | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance | 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.
- Beef
- Chicken
- Brown Rice
- Carrot
- Pea
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Natural Balance Health Protection Beef, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew 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: Beef, Chicken, Brown Rice, Carrot, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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