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Cage-Free Chicken
Cage-Free Chicken 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)
Stella & Chewy's
Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Chicken
Editor ingredient insight
Stella & Chewy’s SuperBlends Chicken Wholesome Grain starts with chicken, chicken meal, and oatmeal with moderate fat and disclosed joint nutrients.
It is worth considering for chicken-and-grain tolerant adults, not for chicken allergy or grain avoidance.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 28%Fat 13.5%Other 58.5%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 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
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber5%
Omega-30.5%
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.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · Cage-Free ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Chicken MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · OatmealUpper
Whole GrainIngredient #2Upper
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.
Ingredient #3Upper
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Cage-Free Chicken — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Meal — Support positive ingredientsOatmeal — Neutral ingredientsPearled Barley — Neutral ingredientsChicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsQuinoa — Neutral ingredientsTomato Pomace — Neutral ingredientsNatural Chicken Flavor — Support positive ingredientsChicken Liver — Primary positive ingredientsChicken Gizzard — Primary positive ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsSalmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsCoconut Flour — Neutral ingredientsSalt — 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 ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsDicalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsSodium Selenite — Support positive ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Iodate — 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 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
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Cage-Free Chicken (#1), Chicken Meal (#2), Chicken Liver (#10), Chicken Gizzard (#11)
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
Salmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientCranberryUrinary 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
Cage-Free Chicken, Chicken Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Oatmeal, Pearled Barley supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Calorie density is on the lower 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.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is typical, and calorie density is lower. 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. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
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
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