Label analysisGrade BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)

Nulo

Nulo MedalSeries Ancient Grains Salmon, Oats & Haddock

Editor ingredient insight

Nulo MedalSeries Salmon, Oats & Haddock starts with salmon but also uses turkey meal and chicken meal before grains and other fish.

It is worth considering for coat-focused fish flavor with moderate calories, not for poultry avoidance.

Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
Illustration of salmon beside a dog-food bowl
Primary protein ingredient · Salmon

01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
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-31.5%
Omega-63.25%

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.

Salmon ingredient illustration
Primary protein ingredient · Salmon
B4.5/6Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · Deboned SalmonTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · Turkey MealUpper
Named Meal
Ingredient #3 · Chicken MealUpper
Named Meal
Ingredient #1Top

Deboned Salmon

Deboned Salmon is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #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 Salmon — Primary positive ingredientsTurkey Meal — Support positive ingredientsChicken Meal — Support positive ingredientsOats — Neutral ingredientsBarley — Neutral ingredientsMillet — Neutral ingredientsChicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid) — Neutral ingredientsGround Flaxseed — Neutral ingredientsHaddock — Primary positive ingredientsAcadian Redfish — Primary positive ingredientsSpelt — Neutral ingredientsGround Miscanthus Grass — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor — Support positive ingredientsL-Carnitine — 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 ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive 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 Salmon (#1), Turkey Meal (#2), Chicken Meal (#3), Haddock (#9), Acadian Redfish (#10)

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
L-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientChicoryGut 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 Salmon, Turkey Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Oats, Barley 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 salmon, turkey, chicken, haddock, redfish. 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

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

This is a credible shortlist food, but the personalized step is where the final order should be decided.