Cesar Wood-Grilled Chicken Mini-Pouch Wet Dog Food Wellness CORE Mini Meals Chunky Chicken & Tuna Wet Dog Food
Wellness CORE Mini Meals Chunky Chicken & Tuna Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Cesar Wood-Grilled Chicken Mini-Pouch Wet Dog Food and Wellness CORE Mini Meals Chunky Chicken & Tuna Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
7.3 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1098 kcal/kg | 918 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Wheat Gluten, Modified Tapioca Starch, Wheat Flour, Salt, Dried Plain Beet Fiber, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Xanthan Gum, Choline Chloride, Wood Grilled Chicken Flavor, Added Color, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing, Potato Starch, Tuna, Chicken Liver, Egg, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavor, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Guar Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement], Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Gravy | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | Small |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
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
- Chicken Liver
- Tapioca Starch
- Salt
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Wellness CORE Mini Meals Chunky Chicken & Tuna Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 7.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Tapioca Starch, Salt.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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