Ingredient #1Top
Beef
Beef is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Stella & Chewy's
Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Grass-Fed Beef
Editor ingredient insight
Stella & Chewy’s Raw Coated Kibble Beef leads with beef, lamb meal, and chickpeas, with high protein and joint nutrients.
It is worth considering for active beef/lamb-tolerant dogs, not for legume sensitivity or beef-only needs.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 32%Fat 15%Other 53%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 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
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber5%
Omega-30.3%
Omega-63%
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 gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · BeefTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Lamb MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · ChickpeasLower
Whole Plant ProteinIngredient #2Upper
Lamb Meal
Lamb 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 #3Lower
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is a whole plant-protein ingredient. It is not a processed protein concentrate, but when it appears near the top it can still weaken the animal-protein-led structure. It reads as an lower-tier plant protein booster.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Beef — Primary positive ingredientsLamb Meal — Support positive ingredientsChickpeas — Caution ingredientsPeas — Caution ingredientsSalmon Meal — Support positive ingredientsLentils — Caution ingredientsPea Protein — High-caution ingredientsBeef Heart — Primary positive ingredientsSunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsBeef Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsTomato Pomace — Neutral ingredientsBeef Liver — Primary positive ingredientsNatural Vegetable Flavor — Support positive ingredientsSuncured Alfalfa — Neutral ingredientsBeef Kidney — Primary positive ingredientsBeef Tripe — Primary positive ingredientsFenugreek Seed — Neutral ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsCoconut Flour — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin Seed — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Cranberries — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Spinach — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Broccoli — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Beets — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Carrots — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Squash — Neutral ingredientsOrganic Blueberries — Neutral ingredientsInulin — Support positive ingredientsBlueberries — Neutral ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsDried Kelp — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Carbonate — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsDicalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsSodium Selenite — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Iodate — Support positive ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsThiamine Mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsNiacin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsD-calcium Pantothenate — Neutral ingredientsRiboflavin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin A Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin D3 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin B12 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsPyridoxine Hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsFolic Acid — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsDried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product — Neutral ingredientsDried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsDried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsDried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant source plus processed protein support
Animal protein · Beef (#1), Lamb Meal (#2), Salmon Meal (#5), Beef Heart (#8), Beef Liver (#12), Beef Kidney (#15), Beef Tripe (#16)
Plant protein · Chickpeas (#3), Peas (#4), Lentils (#6), Pea Protein (#7)
The top-3 whole plant source is a possibility signal, while the later processed plant protein is a clear protein-support signal.
Because both possible and clear plant-protein signals appear, the protein number is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientInulinGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Beef, Lamb Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Pea Protein supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions.
Tomato Pomace supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including beef, lamb, salmon. 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.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
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.
- Fresh meat carries a moisture variable, and processed plant protein adds a clearer protein-support signal. The crude-protein number should not be read as purely meat protein.
- Whole plant ingredients and later processed plant protein both appear, so the crude-protein number should be read conservatively.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is typical, 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.
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 beef / lamb alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Stella & Chewy's background
Founded in 2003 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence A
Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed recall history, including a freeze-dried/raw listeria event.
May 12, 2026