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Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food Now Fresh All Ages & Breeds Ground Chicken & Rice Wet Dog Food

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

Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food and Now Fresh All Ages & Breeds Ground Chicken & Rice Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Now Fresh All Ages & Breeds Ground Chicken & Rice Wet Dog Food
Now Fresh All Ages & Breeds Ground Chicken & Rice Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 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.
8.00% 7.00%
Fat 5.00% 6.00%
Fiber 1.50% 2.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.10%
Taurine 0.05% 0.01%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1210 kcal/kg 1170 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH, POTATOES, CHICKEN LIVER, BROWN RICE, CARROTS, CHICKEN HEARTS, CHICKEN MEAL, OAT BRAN, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, AGAR-AGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, 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), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, 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, PARSLEY, SODIUM CARBONATE, YUCCA SHIDIGERA EXTRACT. Show full list
de-boned chicken, chicken broth, carrots, peas, brown rice, tapioca, calcium sulfate, sodium tripolyphosphate, flaxseed, salt, marine microalgae oil, potassium chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous fumarate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, potassium iodide), choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), magnesium sulfate, taurine Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Heart care, Brain health Digestive health, Hydration support, Brain health, Eye health, Heart care, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Ground
Processing Canned Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages Adult, All Life Stages, Puppy, Senior
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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Broth
  • Brown Rice
  • Carrot
  • Flaxseed

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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: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Brown Rice, Carrot, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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