Label analysisGrade AOven-Baked

Carna4

Carna4 Duck Recipe

Editor ingredient insight

Carna4 Grain-Free Duck is not a duck-only diet: pork liver, eggs, and herring follow duck. Its Korea-market name says grain-free, but the official ingredient list includes organic sprouted barley seed, so strict grain avoidance should follow the actual label. At 29% protein, 15% fat, and 4,500 kcal/kg, it is the denser of the two products; start with a reduced gram amount for average-activity or weight-prone dogs.

Logic-based verdict

This food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.

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Protein source

Ingredient guide

Whole plant protein source observed early

Animal protein

Fresh duck (#1), pork liver (#2), eggs (#3), herring (#5)

Plant protein

ground fava beans (#6), ground organic sprouted lentils (#9), ground organic sprouted peas (#10)

The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.

This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.

Included support ingredients

Nutrient guide

Omega-3

Skin and joint support ingredient

Omega-6

Skin and coat support ingredient

EPA+DHA

Skin, joint, and heart support ingredient

Taurine

Heart support ingredient

Vitamin E

Antioxidant and skin support ingredient

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Ingredient grade

A+

Grade A+

Top ingredient profile

Fresh duck
Pork liver
Eggs
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein29%
Crude protein29%
Crude fat15%
Other 56%

Calcium

1.2%

Phosphorus

1%

Sodium

0.3%

Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.

biotechProtein position
Higher
query_statsFat position
Higher
local_fire_departmentCalorie density
Higher

There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.

What works well in this food

  • All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
  • Crude protein is on the higher side.
  • Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.

Check before feeding

  • Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
  • Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
  • Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.

Smart duck / pork alternatives

Brand context

Brand context limitedRecall research scope limited

The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.

Ingredient analysis

The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.

restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis

A+6/6
Ingredient Grade
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1Fresh duck
Fresh Meat · Top
2Pork liver
Organ Meat · Upper
3Eggs
Egg Protein · Upper

Ingredient Analysis Comments

  • •Fresh duck is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •Pork liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
  • •Eggs is an egg-based animal protein ingredient. It is not fresh meat, but the animal protein source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium

Full collected ingredient list

15 ingredients
Fresh duckpork livereggsground organic sprouted barley seedherringground fava beanssweet potatoground organic sprouted flaxseedground organic sprouted lentilsground organic sprouted peaspotato starchapplescarrotssea saltkelp
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Alternative protein
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients

Why did the base review land here?

Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust

This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.

Nutrient disclosure

Partial disclosure

Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.

Safety verification

No fails

No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.

Public data trust (ETF)

C1 tier

Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.

Final word

As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.

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