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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Lil Plates Small Breed Chicken Sweet Potato

Merrick

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside typical calorie density.

Deboned Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned ChickenChicken MealTurkey Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Beef Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Beef is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Beefchickpeassweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Duck Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Duck is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Ducksweet potatoesnavy beans
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Monoprotein All Breeds Adult Salmon with Rice

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Fish (dried salmon 26%, fresh salmon 10%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fish (dried salmon 26%, fresh salmon 10%)rice (15%)dried beet pulp
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Natural Choice Adult Lamb & Brown Rice

Nutro

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned LambLamb MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Natural Choice Healthy Weight Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealBarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Natural Choice Large Breed Adult Lamb & Brown Rice

Nutro

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Deboned LambLamb MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Natural Superpremium All Breeds Adult Hypo with Salmon and Tuna

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Rice (58%) is listed first, so a carbohydrate energy source leads this recipe.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Rice (58%)salmon (dried 10% and fresh 8%)tuna (dried 10%)
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Dish Chicken & Brown Rice

Rachael Ray Nutrish

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealDried Peas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato

Rachael Ray Nutrish

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Concentrated plant protein such as Canola Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenSalmon MealCanola Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Real Beef Pea & Brown Rice Whole Health Blend

Rachael Ray Nutrish

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
BeefBeef MealSoybean Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Original Grain-Free Recipe with Real Salmon

Instinct

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
SalmonWhite Fish MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Original Ultra Large Breed

Natural Balance

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenChicken MealPearled Barley
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy

Dr. Dog

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Organic Soybean Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
SalmonLamb
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Grain Free Chicken Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Chicken is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chickenpeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
SalmonChicken MealCracked Pearled Barley
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenWhole Grain OatsBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis

A public analysis compares the food itself first. The personalized score is recalculated with your dog's profile.

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Ingredients and protein

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