Taste of the Wild vs Diamond Naturals Dog Food: Side by Side Specs
Taste of the Wild's recorded recipes publish protein, fat, food type, life stage, and (for 21 of 21) an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, with a calorie density figure on 19 of them and a manufacturer origin address on 21 of them. Diamond Naturals's recorded recipes publish the same fields, with an AAFCO statement on 13 of 13, a calorie figure on 9, and an origin address on 13 of 13. A source link back to the manufacturer's own product page is on file for 21 of 21 Taste of the Wild recipes and 13 of 13 Diamond Naturals recipes. Both sets are read from each manufacturer's own product pages, not from a lab test we ran ourselves.
Published ingredient list length for Taste of the Wild runs 8 to 54 ingredients (21 recipes). For Diamond Naturals it runs 8 to 60 ingredients (13 recipes). Both figures come from the ingredient panel printed on each brand's own product page, counted item by item as published, with no editing or reordering on our part.
| Field | Taste of the Wild | Diamond Naturals |
|---|---|---|
| Recipes in the library | 21 | 13 |
| Published protein range | 7.5% to 32% across 21 recipes with a figure published | 18% to 32% across 13 recipes with a figure published |
| Published fat range | 3.5% to 18% across 21 recipes with a figure published | 6% to 25% across 13 recipes with a figure published |
| Published calorie range | 893 to 3,750 kcal/kg (19 recipes) | 3,035 to 3,995 kcal/kg (9 recipes) |
| AAFCO text published | 21 of 21 | 13 of 13 |
| Types offered | Dry Kibble, Wet/Canned | Dry Kibble |
| Life stages offered | Adult, All Life Stages, Puppy | Adult, All Life Stages, Puppy, Senior |
The table above lines up what each brand publishes. Taste of the Wild lists 21 recipes across 2 types and 3 life stages. Diamond Naturals lists 13 recipes across 1 type and 4 life stages. Every figure in this table is copied from the manufacturer's own published label or product page.
Three matched recipe pairs, same type and life stage
- Taste OF The Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe With Roasted Lamb All Life Stages Dry (Dry Kibble, All Life Stages): 25% protein, 15% fat vs Diamond Naturals All Life Stages Chicken Rice Formula All Life Stages Dry (Dry Kibble, All Life Stages): 26% protein, 16% fat
- Taste OF The Wild Ancient Prairie With Roasted Bison Venison Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 32% protein, 18% fat vs Diamond Naturals Adult Beef Meal Rice (Dry Kibble, Adult): 25% protein, 15% fat
- Taste OF The Wild Ancient Stream Canine Recipe With Smoke Flavored Salmon All Life Stages Dry (Dry Kibble, All Life Stages): 30% protein, 15% fat vs Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete Chicken Rice Formula All Life Stages Dry (Dry Kibble, All Life Stages): 32% protein, 25% fat
This page compares the specifications each brand publishes. We do not rate nutrition, and we do not rank or recommend one brand over the other. See the full recipe list and ranges for each brand at Taste of the Wild Dog Food Compared and Diamond Naturals Dog Food Compared. You can also open Taste of the Wild in the comparison tool or open Diamond Naturals in the comparison tool, and read how we compare dog foods for how each figure was recorded.
If you want a single ingredient treat to go with any of these, our freeze dried dog treats are made in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Questions from this page
How many recipes does each brand have in this library?
Taste of the Wild has 21 recorded recipes. Diamond Naturals has 13 recorded recipes.
What protein and fat ranges are published for each brand?
Taste of the Wild publishes protein 7.5% to 32% across 21 recipes with a figure published and fat 3.5% to 18% across 21 recipes with a figure published. Diamond Naturals publishes protein 18% to 32% across 13 recipes with a figure published and fat 6% to 25% across 13 recipes with a figure published.
Is an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement published for both brands?
Taste of the Wild publishes an AAFCO statement on 21 of 21 recorded recipes. Diamond Naturals publishes one on 13 of 13 recorded recipes.