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Essence LIR Ranch Recipe Wet Dog Food NutriSource PureVita Pork Pate Wet Dog Food

Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Essence LIR Ranch Recipe Wet Dog Food and NutriSource PureVita Pork Pate Wet Dog Food compared

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

Verified Aug 18, 2026

NutriSource PureVita Pork Pate Wet Dog Food
NutriSource PureVita Pork Pate Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
10.00% 10.00%
Fat 8.00% 6.00%
Fiber 1.50% 1.50%
Taurine 0.15% 0.04%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1202 kcal/kg 1103 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Pork, Lamb, Pork Broth, Lamb Liver, Natural Flavor, Agar-Agar, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Marine Microalgae Oil, L-Carnitine Show full list
pork, pork broth, chickpea flour, ground flaxseed, pork liver, liquid lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, coconut glycerin, agar-agar, brewers dried yeast, tricalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, dried chicory root, salt, choline chloride, marine microalgae oil, magnesium proteinate, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), dried kelp, taurine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), hydrolyzed yeast, yucca schidigera extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Marketed benefits Heart care, Hydration support, High energy Digestive health, Immune support, Probiotic support
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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) 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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Pork
  • Pork Broth
  • Agar

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pork, Pork Broth, Agar.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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