Ingredient #1Top
Deboned Beef
Deboned Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Nulo
Nulo MedalSeries Ancient Grains Beef, Barley & Lamb
Editor ingredient insight
Nulo MedalSeries Beef, Barley & Lamb uses beef, turkey meal, chicken meal, barley, oats, and spelt.
It is worth considering for mixed-protein dogs needing red-meat flavor and omega support, not for single-protein or poultry/grain avoidance.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 28%Fat 16%Other 56%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 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
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4.5%
Omega-31.3%
Omega-62.8%
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 · Deboned BeefTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Turkey MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · Chicken MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #2Upper
Turkey Meal
Turkey 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.
Ingredient #3Upper
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.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Deboned Beef — Primary positive ingredientsTurkey Meal — Support positive ingredientsChicken Meal — Support positive ingredientsBarley — Neutral ingredientsOats — Neutral ingredientsSpelt — Neutral ingredientsChicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid) — Neutral ingredientsGround Flaxseed — Neutral ingredientsDeboned Lamb — Primary positive ingredientsMillet — Neutral ingredientsGround Miscanthus Grass — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor — Support positive ingredientsDried Chicory Root — Support positive ingredientsDried Cherries — Neutral ingredientsDried Blueberries — Neutral ingredientsChia Seed — Neutral ingredientsDried Pumpkin — Neutral ingredientsDried Apples — Neutral ingredientsDried Spinach — Neutral ingredientsSalmon Oil — Support positive ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsCoconut Oil — Neutral ingredientsYeast Culture — Support positive ingredientsTurmeric — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Carbonate — Neutral ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsZinc Sulfate — Support positive ingredientsL-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) — Neutral ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsNiacin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsFerrous Sulfate — Neutral ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsCopper Sulfate — Support positive ingredientsVitamin A Supplement — Neutral ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsThiamine Mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsCalcium Pantothenate — Neutral ingredientsRiboflavin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsPyridoxine Hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsManganous Oxide — Neutral ingredientsBiotin — Support positive ingredientsDried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product — Support positive ingredientsVitamin B12 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin D3 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsFolic Acid — Neutral ingredientsSodium Selenite — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Iodate — Support positive ingredientsRosemary Extract. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Deboned Beef (#1), Turkey Meal (#2), Chicken Meal (#3), Deboned Lamb (#9)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
ChicoryGut support ingredientSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientYeast cultureGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientProbioticsGut 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
Deboned Beef, Turkey Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Barley, Oats supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including beef, turkey, chicken, lamb. 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 ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
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.
- High protein and weight management are separate questions. Judge weight control by daily calories from portions and treats.
- Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is typical. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories. Fat is higher even though calories are not, so any fat restriction needs a separate assessment.
Consider it first when
- Prioritizing protein without seeking higher calories
- 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-fat food is required
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken / turkey alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Nulo background
Founded in 2009 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026