Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Sweet Potato & Venison Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food Royal Canin Canine Selected Protein PD Wet Loaf
Royal Canin Canine Selected Protein PD Wet Loaf scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Sweet Potato & Venison Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food and Royal Canin Canine Selected Protein PD Wet Loaf compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
6.00% | 5.50% |
| Fat | 4.00% | 4.80% |
| Fiber | 2.00% | 2.30% |
| Taurine | 0.05% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 76.00% |
| Calories | 1050 kcal/kg | 1113 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
SWEET POTATOES, POTATOES, VENISON BROTH, VENISON, POTATO PROTEIN, CANOLA OIL, GROUND FLAXSEED, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), NATURAL FLAVOR, AGAR-AGAR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, COBALT PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), SALT, 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), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, TAURINE, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, SODIUM CARBONATE. Show full list Show less |
Water sufficient for processing, duck, potato, duck liver, dried potato, duck by-product meal, powdered cellulose, vegetable oil, fish oil, natural flavors, sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, taurine, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], carrageenan, citric acid, sodium carbonate, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], magnesium oxide, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Sensitive stomach | Allergy support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Loaf | Loaf |
| Processing | Canned | 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 | 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 | Yes |
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 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.
- Potato
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Canine Selected Protein PD Wet Loaf scores higher, 8.6 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Potato, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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