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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Adult Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

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
Chickenchicken mealbrown rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe

Canidae

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

Chicken 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
ChickenOatmealBarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Complete Health Beef & Barley Adult

Wellness

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

Deboned Beef 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
Deboned BeefPork MealBarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Complete Health Chicken & Oatmeal Adult

Wellness

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

Deboned Chicken 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealOatmeal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Complete Health Healthy Weight Adult

Wellness

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

Deboned Chicken 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealOatmeal
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley

Wellness

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

Deboned Chicken 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBarley
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Dehydrated Grain Free Fish Dog Food – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

White fish 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
White fishsweet potatoeseggs
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

Duck, Salmon and Potato Soft Food

Achim-ae

When it fits · Calorie information still needs verification for portion planning. The disclosed ingredients can help narrow your choices.

Duck 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
DuckFishRice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain Free High Plains Select

NutriSource

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

Concentrated plant protein such as sunflower meal 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
Beeftroutturkey meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Homestead Turkey & Chicken

Open Farm

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

G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey 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
G.A.P. Step 1 TurkeyG.A.P. Step 2 ChickenWhitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Large Breed Puppy Turkey, Salmon & Duck

Now Fresh

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

de-boned turkey 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
De-Boned TurkeyWhole Dried EggPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Small Breed Puppy Turkey, Salmon & Duck

Now Fresh

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

de-boned turkey 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
De-Boned TurkeyWhole Dried EggPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Healthy Grains Adult Beef Brown Rice

Merrick

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 BeefBrown RiceOat Meal
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Highest Protein Wild Prairie

Acana

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

Fresh chicken (11%) 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
Fresh chicken (11%)raw turkey (9%)fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart) (9%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Highest Protein, Appalachian Ranch Recipe Dry Dog Food

Acana

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 · 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
Beefporklamb
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Highest Protein, Wild Atlantic Recipe Dry Dog Food

Acana

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

Whole mackerel 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
Whole mackerelwhole herringredfish
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Holistic Chicken & Brown Rice

Halo

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

Deboned Chicken 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
Deboned ChickenBrown RiceBarley
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Lamb Recipe

Ziwi Peak

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

Lamb 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
LambLamb TripeLamb Lung
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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

Chicken 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
Chickenchicken mealwhole grain brown rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

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 · 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
Chickenchicken mealbrown rice
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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Calories and disclosure

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Weight and daily portions

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Nutrition guide

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