Quick answer
Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care scores 48/100 (good), a dry food for adult dogs. Protein is 26.7% on a dry matter basis, with chicken as the main protein. We found no FDA dog food recalls for Royal Canin in the last 5 years. Carbohydrates are about 45.8% on a dry matter basis.
- 262 kcal per cup
- AAFCO: complete and balanced
- No FDA recalls for this brand in 5 years
Scores are most meaningful when compared with other dry foods.
- Food type
- Dry
- Life stage
- Adult
- Size
- Small Breed
Label checked October 2026. How we rate
Our verdict
What we like
- No artificial colors, preservatives or added sugars
- Complete and balanced (formulated to AAFCO profiles)
- No FDA recalls in the last 5 years
Watch out for
- Higher in carbohydrates: about 45.8%
- First main ingredient is not a named animal protein (Corn)
- No named animal protein in the top 5 ingredients
- Plant protein concentrates high in the list: corn gluten meal, wheat gluten
Scores come from our published formula. No brand can pay for a score.
Nutrients at a glance
Dry matter basis: water removed so wet and dry foods compare fairly.
Protein
Fat
Carbs (est.)
| Method | Protein | Fat | Fiber | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label (as fed) 10% moisture | 24% min | 10% min | 7.8% max | 41.2% |
| Dry matter | 26.7% | 11.1% | 8.7% | 45.8% |
| Share of calories (estimated) | 26.8% | 27.1% | – | 46% |
Carbs aren't listed on dog food labels, so we estimate them from the other values.
Calories: 262 kcal per cup · 3,407 kcal per kg
Score breakdown
Why it scored this way: every check
- Protein 26.7% (dry matter); full points from 45%.
- Fat 11.1% (dry matter); full points from 14%.
- Estimated carbohydrates 45.8% (dry matter); full points at 10% or less, none at 50% or more.
- First main ingredient is not a named animal protein (Corn).
- 0 named animal protein(s) in the top 5 main ingredients.
- No unnamed animal sources (every animal ingredient names its species).
- No artificial colors, artificial preservatives, or added sugars.
- Plant protein concentrates in top 10: corn gluten meal, wheat gluten (−3).
- Complete and balanced by formulation (AAFCO nutrient profiles).
- No recalls in the last 5 years.
Ingredients
Listed by weight before cooking. The first five (in bold) usually make up most of the recipe.
- Named meat, fish or egg 1
- Grains and starches 6
- Peas, lentils and beans 1
- Vitamins and minerals 32
- Corn
- Chicken by-product meal
- Brewers rice
- Corn gluten meal
- Wheat gluten
- Natural flavors
- Wheat
- Barley
- Chicken fat
- Pea fiber
- Dried chicory root
- Powdered cellulose
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered psyllium seed husk
- Fish oil
- Calcium carbonate
- Potassium chloride
- Sodium silico aluminate
- Sodium tripolyphosphate
- Fructooligosaccharides
- Salt
- DL-methionine
- Choline chloride
- L-lysine
- L-tyrosine
- Taurine
- DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E)
- L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)
- Biotin
- D-calcium pantothenate
- Vitamin A acetate
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
- Niacin supplement
- Folic acid
- Thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1)
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Riboflavin supplement
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- L-arginine
- Magnesium oxide
- Zinc proteinate
- Zinc oxide
- Ferrous sulfate
- Manganese proteinate
- Manganous oxide
- Copper sulfate
- Calcium iodate
- Sodium selenite
- Copper proteinate
- GLA safflower oil
- Glucosamine hydrochloride
- Marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.)
- L-carnitine
- Chondroitin sulfate
- Rosemary extract
- Mixed tocopherols and citric acid
AAFCO statement
Canine Care Nutrition X-Small Weight Care is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Recipe changes
No recipe changes found since we started tracking this label in September 2026. All recalls and recipe changes.
How much to feed
Royal Canin recall history
FDA dog food recalls in our records for this brand.
No FDA dog food recalls found for this brand in our records.
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More dry food from Royal Canin
Label information from the manufacturer’s website (source), collected October 2026. Always check the package label, and ask your veterinarian about your own dog’s needs.
Similar foods compared
Other rated dry foods for adult dogs with the closest scores. Protein and carbs on a dry matter basis.
| Food | Score | Protein | Carbs | kcal per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purina ONE True Instinct With Real Salmon and Tuna Natural High Protein | 75/100 | 34.1% | 45.5% | 338 |
| Purina ONE Small Bites Beef & Rice Formula | 71/100 | 29.6% | 38.1% | 393 |
| Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult | 53/100 | 28.3% | 40.2% | 336 |
| Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care (this food) | 48/100 | 26.7% | 45.8% | 262 |
Questions about this food
How many calories are in Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care?
The label lists 262 kcal per cup and 3,407 kcal per kg.
Has Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care been recalled?
We found no FDA dog food recalls for Royal Canin in the last 5 years. We check FDA dog food recall records going back 5 years.
Is Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care complete and balanced?
Yes. The label says: "Canine Care Nutrition X-Small Weight Care is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles"
What is the first ingredient in Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care?
The first ingredient is Corn. Ingredients are listed by weight before cooking.
Why does Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care score 48/100?
It earns 12/35 for ingredients, 11/25 for protein, 8/10 for fat, 1/10 for carbs, 6/10 for nutritional adequacy and 10/10 for recall history. Most points are lost on ingredients, down 23 points: first main ingredient is not a named animal protein (Corn); plant protein concentrates in top 10: corn gluten meal, wheat gluten (−3).
Ask your vet about your own dog's needs.