Victor vs Diamond
Victor against Diamond, measured across 19 and 27 kibble recipes: 31.6% vs 27.6% protein on a dry matter basis, 35% vs 40% starch, and 0 vs 0 FDA recalls in the last five years.
How They Differ
- Victor runs higher in protein: 31.6% against 27.6% on a dry matter basis, averaged across the kibble we review from each.
- Victor is lower in starch, about 35% of the food as fed against 40%.
- Victor leans grain-free: 53% of its kibble recipes against 26%.
Side by Side
| Measure | Victor | Diamond | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 19 | 27 | 1,540 in total |
| Protein, dry matter | 31.6%24.7% to 37.8% | 27.6%14.4% to 35.6% | 30.4% |
| Fat, dry matter | 18.3%11.0% to 24.4% | 16.8%6.7% to 27.8% | 16.0% |
| Starch, as fedEstimated, not measured. It is what is left of the guaranteed analysis once protein, fat, fiber and moisture are taken out, with ash assumed at 6%. That leftover is mostly starch but also carries sugars and the fiber a crude-fiber test misses, so read it as a close estimate rather than an exact figure. Measured as fed, the same basis as the bag. | 35%23% to 49% | 40%23% to 52% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 390346 to 504 | 404304 to 488 | 398 |
| Meat, fish or egg listed first | 95% | 85% | |
| Grain-free recipes | 53% | 26% | |
| Most used proteins | Fish 74%, Beef 68%, Chicken 53% | Egg 63%, Chicken 48%, Fish 44% | |
| Recipes with corn, wheat, soy | Corn 0%, Wheat 0%, Soy 0% | Corn 19%, Wheat 22%, Soy 0% | |
| By-products | 0% | 22% | |
| FDA recalls, last 5 years | None | None | |
| Made by | Mid America Pet Food | Diamond Pet Foods |
Brand figures are averages over every kibble recipe we review from that brand, with the lowest and highest recipe underneath. Freeze-dried, frozen, wet food and toppers are left out so the numbers compare like with like, and so are prescription diets, which are fed for a medical condition on a vet's advice. Protein and fat are on a dry matter basis, starch and calories as fed.
The Closest Matching Recipes
Brand averages hide the recipe you would actually buy. These are the pairs that come closest on protein, fat and starch, preferring recipes built on the same main protein, which is where a like-for-like choice gets made.
Victor Purpose Sensitive Skin & Stomach Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein 28%
Fat 16%
Starch 39%
Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat Formula All Life Stages Salmon & Potato Formula Dry Dog Food
Protein 28%
Fat 16%
Starch 40%
Compare these two in full
Which Fits Your Dog
- For an active or working dog, or one that needs to hold muscle, Victor puts more protein in each bowl.
- If you are cutting back on starch, Victor starts lower.
- If your vet has suggested a grain-inclusive diet, Diamond has more of those recipes to choose from.
- The brands overlap more than the averages suggest: Victor runs from 25% to 38% protein and Diamond from 14% to 36%, so the right recipe matters more than the name on the bag.
Recall History
FDA recall notices from the last five years that name the brand or its maker. Older notices sit in each brand's archive below: still on the record, but not counted, since a recall that old says more about how a company used to run than how it runs now.
Victor
No FDA recalls for Victor in the last five years.
Diamond
No FDA recalls for Diamond in the last five years.
About the Brands
Victor
VICTOR Super Premium Pet Food is made by Mid America Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, Texas, which also owns Eagle Mountain Pet Food, Nature's Logic and Wayne Feeds. The brand sells dry and canned dog and cat food under lines including Classic, Select, Purpose, Realtree and Raw Blend, and is known for high-protein formulas such as Hi-Pro Plus that it markets to active, sporting and working dogs.
Based in Mount Pleasant, TX, since 2007. Every Victor food we review
Diamond
Diamond is a dog and cat food brand from Diamond Pet Foods, the trade name of Schell & Kampeter, Inc., a family-owned company based in Meta, Missouri. Its dog food lines include Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Diamond CARE and Diamond Pro89, and the same company also makes Taste of the Wild, Nutra-Nuggets and Professional Plus.
Based in Meta, Missouri, since 1970. Every Diamond food we review
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How we compare: every figure comes from the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list of recipes we review, not from the brands' own claims. Starch is our estimate, since no manufacturer prints it. Figures refreshed September 29, 2026.