Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small
Manufacturer: Royal Canin
The Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small (Royal Canin) earned a technical score of 84.3/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (98 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (65 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 27.93% protein and 15.64% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
Nutritional Analysis
Dry-Matter Composition
Composition and Energy
Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 25 % |
| Crude fat | 14 % |
| Crude fiber | 3.2 % |
| Moisture | 10.5 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 3744 kcal/kg |
How much to feed per day
Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3744 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (RER) of the dog by body weight. Adjust according to veterinary guidance — the formula does not account for activity level, neutering or individual clinical conditions.
| Weight of the dog | Energy requirement | Recommended serving |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 206 kcal/day | 55 g/day |
| 10 kg | 327 kcal/day | 87 g/day |
| 20 kg | 521 kcal/day | 139 g/day |
| 30 kg | 684 kcal/day | 183 g/day |
| 40 kg | 829 kcal/day | 221 g/day |
Formula: energy requirement (kcal/day) = 70 × weight(kg)^0.67 [RER — Resting Energy Requirement; the same formula used by the My Pet Magazine cost calculator]. Serving (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (kcal/kg of the food ÷ 1000). Sources: FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2024 / NRC 2006.
Ingredients
- 1Corn
- 2chicken by-product meal
- 3brewers rice
- 4brown rice
- 5corn protein meal
- 6chicken fat
- 7natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry, cow milk, pork)
- 8dried plain beet pulp
- 9vegetable oil
- 10wheat gluten
What we like
- ✓probióticos
- ✓L-carnitina
www.royalcanin.com — verificado 2026-08-30
Spec sheet published by the manufacturer: official site of Royal Canin
Frequently asked questions about Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small
- What is the technical score of Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small?
- Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small (Royal Canin) scores 84.3/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (98 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (65 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
- How much protein does Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small has 27.93% protein and 15.64% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
- Is Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small a good food for dogs?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small is "High Standard" (score 84.3/100). Strengths: probióticos, L-carnitina. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.