Ingredient #1Upper
GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORN
GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORN is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Pedigree
Pedigree High Protein Adult Beef and Lamb
Editor ingredient insight
Pedigree High Protein Beef & Lamb starts with whole corn, meat and bone meal, and corn gluten meal, with higher protein for the lineup.
It is worth considering for budget higher-protein feeding, not for beef/lamb meat-density expectations.
Plant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 27%Fat 12%Other 61%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 positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1%
Phosphorus0.8%
Crude fiber4%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-62%
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 gradeConservative
Ingredient #1 · GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORNUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2 · MEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM)Lower
Generic MealIngredient #3 · CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE)Lowest
By-product MealIngredient #2Lower
MEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM)
MEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM) is a generic rendered protein source. Protein may be concentrated, but the animal source is not specific. It reads as an lower-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Lowest
CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE)
CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE) is a by-product meal. It can still contribute protein, but the primary-ingredient read should stay conservative. It reads as an bottom-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORN — Neutral ingredientsMEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM) — Caution ingredientsCHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE) — High-caution ingredientsCORN GLUTEN MEAL — High-caution ingredientsANIMAL FAT (SOURCE OF OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS [PRESERVED WITH BHA AND CITRIC ACID]) — Neutral ingredientsSOYBEAN MEAL — High-caution ingredientsGROUND WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT — Neutral ingredientsBEEF — Primary positive ingredientsNATURAL FLAVOR — Support positive ingredientsDRIED PLAIN BEET PULP — Support positive ingredientsSALT — Neutral ingredientsBREWERS RICE — Neutral ingredientsPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE — Support positive ingredientsLAMB MEAL — Support positive ingredientsCALCIUM CARBONATE — Neutral ingredientsCHOLINE CHLORIDE — Support positive ingredientsDRIED PEAS — Caution ingredientsDL-METHIONINE — Neutral ingredientsVITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT — Support positive ingredientsMONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE — Neutral ingredientsZINC SULFATE — Support positive ingredientsYELLOW 6 — Neutral ingredientsDRIED CARROTS — Neutral ingredientsL-TRYPTOPHAN — Neutral ingredientsRED 40 — Neutral ingredientsYELLOW 5 — Neutral ingredientsNIACIN [VITAMIN B3] — Neutral ingredientsBLUE 2 — Neutral ingredientsD-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE [SOURCE OF VITAMIN B5] — Neutral ingredientsCOPPER SULFATE — Support positive ingredientsVITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT — Neutral ingredientsSODIUM SELENITE — Support positive ingredientsPOTASSIUM IODIDE — Neutral ingredientsRIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT [VITAMIN B2] — Neutral ingredientsVITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT — Neutral ingredientsTHIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1] — Neutral ingredientsVITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT — Neutral ingredientsPYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B6] — Neutral ingredientsFOLIC ACID — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · MEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM) (#2), CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE) (#3), BEEF (#8), LAMB MEAL (#14)
Plant protein · CORN GLUTEN MEAL (#4), SOYBEAN MEAL (#6), DRIED PEAS (#17)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Omega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
MEAT AND BONE MEAL (SOURCE OF CALCIUM), CHICKEN BY-PRODUCT MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE) supply animal protein, starting at ingredient 2. GROUND WHOLE GRAIN CORN, GROUND WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT supply carbohydrate energy. A carbohydrate source leads the list, a meaningful distinction when seeking a meat-led recipe.
CORN GLUTEN MEAL, SOYBEAN MEAL supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. ANIMAL FAT (SOURCE OF OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS [PRESERVED WITH BHA AND 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 chicken, beef, lamb. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- Crude protein does not drop into a clearly low band.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- By-product meal is a rendered ingredient that can include parts such as heads, feet, and organs. It can still provide protein, but it is harder to tell exactly what parts are included and in what proportion, so ingredient transparency is read more conservatively.
- Plant proteins can lift crude protein on the label, but the real animal-protein share still needs a closer check.
- Even at a low price per kilogram, this only makes sense as a price-first consideration.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is typical, fat is lower, and calorie density is lower. This is a candidate for reducing calories per gram. Fat is also lower, but a weight-management choice still needs fiber, portions and total daily calories including treats to be considered together.
Consider it first when
- Price is the main filter
- Lowest-budget comparison first
- Value-first shopping only
Choose another food first when
- Ingredient quality matters more than price
- You want a normal recommendation candidate first
Plant-protein concentration 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
Pedigree background
Founded in 1934 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 recent confirmed recall history in public sources.
May 12, 2026