Ingredient #1Top
De-Boned Turkey
De-Boned Turkey is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Now Fresh
Now Fresh Grain-Free Large Breed Adult Turkey, Salmon & Duck
Editor ingredient insight
Now Fresh Grain Free Large Breed Adult fits large dogs needing moderate body-condition and joint support, with 28% protein, 14% fat, and disclosed joint nutrients.
I would not use it for potato, pea, or egg avoidance.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 28%Fat 14%Other 58%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 positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude protein range among extruded foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1%
Phosphorus0.8%
Crude fiber3.6%
Omega-30.8%
Omega-62.1%
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 gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · De-Boned TurkeyTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Whole Dried EggUpper
Egg ProteinIngredient #3 · PotatoesMid
Starchy TuberIngredient #2Upper
Whole Dried Egg
Whole Dried Egg 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.
Ingredient #3Mid
Potatoes
Potatoes is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
de-boned turkey — Primary positive ingredientswhole dried egg — Primary positive ingredientspotatoes — Neutral ingredientspeas — Caution ingredientspotato flour — Neutral ingredientstapioca — Neutral ingredientspea flour — Caution ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientsde-boned salmon — Primary positive ingredientsde-boned duck — Primary positive ingredientssweet potatoes — Neutral ingredientsnatural flavor — Support positive ingredientsmonocalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientscanola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsapples — Neutral ingredientspea fiber — Neutral ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientscoconut oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientssuncured alfalfa — Neutral ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientspumpkin — Neutral ingredientssquash — Neutral ingredientsbananas — Neutral ingredientsblueberries — Neutral ingredientscranberries — Neutral ingredientsblackberries — Neutral ingredientspomegranate — Neutral ingredientspapayas — Neutral ingredientslentils — Caution ingredientsbroccoli — Neutral ingredientsspinach — Neutral ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsvitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (a source of vitamin C), niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, beta-carotene, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid) — Support positive ingredientsminerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate) — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientsDL-methionine — Neutral ingredientsL-lysine — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsL-carnitine — Support positive ingredientsNew Zealand green mussels — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientsdried rosemary — Neutral ingredientsgreen tea extract — Neutral ingredientspeppermint — Neutral ingredientsparsley — Neutral ingredientsrosehips — Neutral ingredientszedoary — Neutral ingredientsdandelion — Neutral ingredientschamomile — Neutral ingredientsginger — Neutral ingredientsturmeric — Neutral ingredientsfennel — Neutral ingredientsjuniper berries — Neutral ingredientslicorice — Neutral ingredientscardamom — Neutral ingredientscloves — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant protein source observed early
Animal protein · de-boned turkey (#1), whole dried egg (#2), de-boned salmon (#9), de-boned duck (#10)
Plant protein · peas (#4), pea flour (#7), lentils (#29)
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 ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientGreen-lipped musselJoint support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint 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
de-boned turkey, whole dried egg supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. potatoes, potato flour supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
peas, pea flour contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. flaxseed add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including turkey, egg, salmon, duck. 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
- The first two ingredients are both species-named animal ingredients.
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
Check before feeding
- 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.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to Potatoes by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, fat is typical, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart turkey alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Now Fresh background
Founded in 2007 in Canada.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
There are recall or withdrawal mentions, but they are not confirmed enough to treat as established history.
May 12, 2026