Skip to content

6,000+ pet foods rated. Your best match, free in 30 seconds.

Freshpet Beef Recipe With Carrots & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Both score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Freshpet Beef Recipe With Carrots & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Freshpet Beef Recipe With Carrots & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food
Freshpet Beef Recipe With Carrots & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.2 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
7.50% 7.00%
Fat 5.00% 4.00%
Fiber 1.50% 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1309 kcal/kg 1020 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Carrots, Brown Rice, Rice Bran, Ground Oats, Carrageenan, Natural Flavors, Calcium Carbonate, Celery Powder, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Choline Chloride Show full list
Beef Broth, Beef, Potatoes, Beef Liver, Brown Rice, Carrots, Oat Bran, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Salt, Agar-Agar, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Dried Kelp, Natural Smoke Flavor, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), 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), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Parsley, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Carbonate. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Brain health, Heart care
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Whole Pieces Pate
Processing Steam Cooked 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.
Yes 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

Affiliate links · may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Beef Broth
  • Beef Liver
  • Carrot
  • Brown Rice
  • Natural Flavor

Not sure which is right for your pet?

Sign in free to see Freshpet Beef Recipe With Carrots & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food scored for your pet's breed, age, and health focus, save favorites, and compare foods side by side.

Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Carrot, Brown Rice, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Freshpet Beef Recipe With Carrots & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food .

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

Product details are compiled from public sources and may not reflect the latest formulation. Represent one of these brands? Request a correction. Anyone else can email us.