Bella is built around two adult kibbles with the same guaranteed analysis: 26% protein, 15.5% fat, 4% fiber and 12% moisture, plus 36.5% estimated starch, all as fed. Each lists a named meat first, turkey in one and chicken in the other, followed by whole grain corn, whole grain wheat and corn gluten meal. Both are sold for adult dogs of all breed sizes, including small breeds.
The two recipes differ in their protein blend and calories, not in their analysis figures. The Turkey & Chicken recipe has 357 kcal per cup and includes peas or lentils. The Chicken & Beef recipe has 345 kcal per cup and includes potato. Neither is grain free.
Compared with the catalog average for kibble (1,834 foods), Bella sits slightly below on protein (26% vs 26.9%) and estimated starch (36.5% vs 37.4%), and well below on calories per cup (345 to 357 vs 395). The trade-off is limited choice: two recipes, one life stage, one format and near identical labels.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Bites with a Blend of Real Turkey & Chicken | 26% | 15.5% | 36.5% | 357 | Turkey, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat |
| Natural Bites with a Blend of Real Chicken & Beef | 26% | 15.5% | 36.5% | 345 | Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
26% protein · 15.5% fat · 36.5% starch · 357 kcal/cup · Adult
Turkey is the first ingredient here, with chicken as the second animal protein, and this is the only Bella recipe with peas or lentils. At 357 kcal per cup it is the more energy dense of the two, suited to adult dogs whose owners prefer turkey.
Full review of Natural Bites with a Blend of Real Turkey & Chicken26% protein · 15.5% fat · 36.5% starch · 345 kcal/cup · Adult
Chicken leads the ingredient list and beef is the second animal protein, making this the Bella pick without turkey and without peas or lentils, though it includes potato. It has 345 kcal per cup, the lower of the two, for adult dogs whose owners prefer chicken and beef.
Full review of Natural Bites with a Blend of Real Chicken & BeefNo. Both recipes, Turkey & Chicken and Chicken & Beef, contain grain, with whole grain corn and whole grain wheat listed second and third.
Neither; both list 26% protein as fed. The Turkey & Chicken recipe has slightly more calories, 357 kcal per cup against 345 for Chicken & Beef.
Only the Turkey & Chicken recipe includes peas or lentils. The Chicken & Beef recipe has no peas or lentils but does contain potato.
Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.5% on a dry matter basis).
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
0% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
EL Elemental dry dog food, two additional lots (expansion)
EL Elemental prescription dry dog food (8 lb, 20 lb)
PPVD EN Gastroenteric Low Fat wet dog food 13.4 oz cans (contained Purina ONE True Instinct Turkey & Venison)
Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals 10 oz wet dog food tubs, Best Before Jun-Aug 2017
Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult dry dog food, limited bags
All Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats (chicken jerky) sold in US (market withdrawal)
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