Nulo Small Breed Beef & Lamb Pate Wet Dog Food Nutro Premium Loaf Tender Beef, Sweet Potato & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food
Nulo Small Breed Beef & Lamb Pate Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Nulo Small Breed Beef & Lamb Pate Wet Dog Food and Nutro Premium Loaf Tender Beef, Sweet Potato & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
10.00% | 9.00% |
| Fat | 7.00% | 7.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Taurine | 0.01% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1273 kcal/kg | 1189 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Beef Broth, Lamb, Beef Liver, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Pumpkin, Guar Gum, Apples, Sunflower Oil, Spinach, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Salt, Flaxseed, Dried Kelp, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Parsley, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate, Calcium d-Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity). Show full list Show less |
Beef, Chicken Broth, Beef Liver, Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Dried Peas, Dried Potatoes, Sunflower Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Guar Gum, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Dried Yam, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Heart care, Weight management | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Loaf |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Puppy, Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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 | No |
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.
- Beef
- Beef Liver
- Sweet Potato
- Carrot
- Sunflower Oil
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Nulo Small Breed Beef & Lamb Pate Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Liver, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Sunflower Oil.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nulo Small Breed Beef & Lamb Pate Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Nutro Premium Loaf Tender Beef, Sweet Potato & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Nulo Small Breed Beef & Lamb Pate Wet Dog Food and Nutro Premium Loaf Tender Beef, Sweet Potato & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food .
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