Ingredient #1Upper
Chicken meal
Chicken meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Diamond Naturals
Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete Chicken & Rice
Editor ingredient insight
Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete leads with chicken meal, chicken, and white rice, with 32% protein and 25% fat.
It is worth considering for very active or hard-keeping dogs, not for sedentary, weight-control, pancreatitis-prone, or fat-sensitive dogs.
Meal-basedFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 32%Fat 25%Other 43%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber4%
Omega-30.5%
Omega-63.5%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · Chicken mealUpper
Named MealIngredient #2 · chickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #3 · ground white riceMid
Refined CarbIngredient #2Top
chicken
chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Mid
ground white rice
ground white rice is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken meal — Support positive ingredientschicken — Primary positive ingredientsground white rice — Neutral ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientscracked pearled barley — Neutral ingredientsegg product — Primary positive ingredientsground Miscanthus grass — Neutral ingredientsdried plain beet pulp — Support positive ingredientsnatural flavor — Support positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientsL-Carnitine — Support positive ingredientskale — Neutral ingredientschia seed — Neutral ingredientspumpkin — Neutral ingredientsblueberries — Neutral ingredientsoranges — Neutral ingredientsquinoa — Neutral ingredientsdried kelp — Support positive ingredientscoconut — Neutral ingredientsspinach — Neutral ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientspapaya — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product — Neutral ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsvitamin E supplement — Support positive ingredientsbeta carotene — Neutral ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsiron proteinate — Neutral ingredientszinc proteinate — Support positive ingredientscopper proteinate — Support positive ingredientsferrous sulfate — Neutral ingredientszinc sulfate — Support positive ingredientsmanganese sulfate — Neutral ingredientscopper sulfate — Support positive ingredientspotassium iodide — Neutral ingredientsthiamine mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsmanganese proteinate — Neutral ingredientsvitamin A supplement — Neutral ingredientsbiotin — Support positive ingredientsniacin — Neutral ingredientscalcium pantothenate — Neutral ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientspyridoxine hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsvitamin B12 supplement — Neutral ingredientsriboflavin — Neutral ingredientsvitamin D3 supplement — Neutral ingredientsfolic acid. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Protein sources in the available ingredients
Animal protein · Chicken meal (#1), chicken (#2), egg product (#6)
The protein sources shown above come from the registered ingredients. Use familiar ingredients and any required exclusions to narrow your choices.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
ChicoryGut support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken meal, chicken supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. ground white rice, cracked pearled barley supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, egg. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- A species-named meal keeps protein levels stable through a practical rendered-protein approach.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Refined carbohydrates lose fiber, vitamins, and minerals during processing, and mainly act as starch and energy sources. Because of that, our engine reads ingredient quality more conservatively than it would with whole grains.
- Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
- Species-named meals supply protein with less moisture. Their position cannot establish a meat-percentage or digestibility advantage over fresh meat because moisture levels differ.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food.
Consider it first when
- Comparing protein and energy in smaller portions
- Dogs that already tolerate the disclosed animal proteins
- Shoppers who want a meat-forward recipe
Choose another food first when
- One of the disclosed animal proteins must be excluded
- A lower-calorie food is required
- A lower-fat food is required
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Diamond Naturals background
Founded in 1970 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence D
Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed public recall history, notably tied to the 2012 salmonella event.
May 12, 2026