Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Turkey Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Turkey Dry Dog Food are Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Peas, and Pea Starch.
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Turkey Dry Dog Food Ingredients
Fresh turkey.
Turkey Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole turkeys that has been through some processing to remove water and fat. It's a highly concentrated protein/mineral resource.
Turkey meal is basically turkey with a longer storage time and no moisture. It's a protein rich food and also magnesium and zinc resource for the health of your dog’s skin and coat. However, it's an already processed material in dog food manufacturing and makes the food ultra-processed.
Chickpeas provide a variety of vitamins and minerals (Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium), as well as a decent amount of fiber and protein.
Chickpeas are a source of essential nutrients in dog food. It helps regulate blood sugar and supports the immune system.
Peas are healthy, grain-free filter alternative that contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. They are also rich in protein and high in fiber.
Lutein in peas is an anti-oxidant good for heart, skin, and eye health. Sterols content in peas help lowering cholesterol. However, peas may be related to Canine Heart Disease and FDA is actively investigating this. 93 percent of reported foods in DCM cases contained peas and/or lentils.
Pea Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is slowly digested and absorbed, providing a sustained source of energy. Pea starch is also a good source of fiber, which can support healthy digestion and maintain regular bowel movements.
In addition, pea starch is hypoallergenic and easily digestible, making it a great option for dogs with food allergies or sensitivities.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Turkey Dry Dog Food has 32% protein, 14% fat, 4.5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 34.5%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Turkey Dry Dog Food as 34.5%. Basically, around one third of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.
Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Natural Balance kibble has less starch ratio than the average.
