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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

LID Reserve Duck & Potato

Natural Balance

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.

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Top 3 Ingredients
DuckDuck MealPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Raw Blend Cage-Free Chicken, Quail & Duck

Stella & Chewy's

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

Cage-Free 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
Cage-Free ChickenChicken MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Raw Coated Kibble Cage-Free Chicken

Stella & Chewy's

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

Cage-Free 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
Cage-Free ChickenChicken MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Healthy Weight Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Natural Choice Large Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

N&D Quinoa Digestion Lamb Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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 · 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
lambpea starchdehydrated lamb
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Original Grain-Free Recipe with Real Beef

Instinct

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

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
BeefWhite Fish MealHerring Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Complete Health Large Breed 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 MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Natural Choice Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

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 · 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 score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Adult Dry Dog Food

Nutro

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 MealWhole Grain Sorghum
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Small Breed Adult

Nutro

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 · 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 MealWhole Grain Sorghum
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosure

Weight Management Chicken & Rice

NutriSource

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 mealpea fiber
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Dog Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (13%) 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 (13%)Chicken (13%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Large Breed Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (16%) 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
Fresh Chicken (16%)Chicken (15%)
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Adult Small Breed Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (14%) 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 (14%)Chicken (14%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Light & Fit Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (21%) 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
Fresh Chicken (21%)Chicken (20%)
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Gold Adult Dog Food

Fromm

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 · 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 mealchicken broth
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato

Rachael Ray Nutrish

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Canola Meal 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
SalmonChicken MealSweet Potato
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Freestyle Turkey & Sweet Potato

Nulo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned TurkeyTurkey MealSalmon Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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