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Essence Essence LIR Ocean Recipe Wet Dog Food Inception Inception Fish Recipe Wet Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence Essence LIR Ocean Recipe Wet Dog Food and Inception Inception Fish Recipe Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Essence Essence LIR Ocean Recipe Wet Dog Food
Essence Essence LIR Ocean Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Inception Inception Fish Recipe Wet Dog Food
Inception Inception Fish Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
10.50% 6.00%
Fat 5.00% 4.00%
Fiber 1.50% 2.00%
Taurine 0.15% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1133 kcal/kg 944 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Whitefish, Fish Broth, Sardines, Olive Oil, Natural Flavor, Agar-Agar, Taurine, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), L-Carnitine. Show full list
Ocean Whitefish, Fish Broth, Barley, Sunflower Oil, Natural Fish Flavor, Agar-Agar, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Taurine, Choline Chloride Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Heart care, Metabolic support, Skin coat health, Hydration support Hydration support, Dental care, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
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.
Yes Yes
Life stages All Life Stages 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.
Formulation 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 No
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.

  • Fish Broth
  • Agar
  • Salt

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Fish Broth, Agar, Salt.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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