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Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Formula Turkey Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Formula Turkey Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food are Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Peas, Oatmeal, and Millet.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.): 23%
Crude Fat (min.): 13%
Crude Fiber (max.): 5%
Moisture (max.): 10%
Calories: 3,450 kcal/kg; 3.45 kcal/kg; 1,565 kcal/lb, 376 kcal/cup

Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Formula Turkey Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Peas, Oatmeal, Millet, Rice Bran, Canola Oil, Suncured Alfalfa, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Butternut Squash, Parsley, Sage, Carrots, Blueberries, Zucchini, Green Beans, Pumpkin. Contains A Source Of Live Naturally Occurring Microorganisms
We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.
Turkey Meal Kibble Ingredient
Pea Fiber as a dog food ingredient

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.

Brown rice is a wholesome source of fiber and carbohydrates. A perfect choice for dogs, because this kind of complex carbohydrate is easier for them to digest than other kinds of carbohydrates, such as corn and wheat.

Brown rice is low in fat and is an excellent fiber source which promotes digestive health. It is also a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E.

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.

Oatmeal is a source of complex carbohydrates, releasing sugar and energy gradually, rather than overwhelming the body as simple carbohydrates may. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins.

Oats are especially high in B vitamins, which may aid in breaking down fats for the nervous system and help support muscle tone, skin, hair, and eye health. Oatmeal is considered an excellent source of dietary fiber and key vitamins and minerals.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Formula Turkey Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food has 23% protein, 13% fat, 5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 44%.

The largest proportion of Carbohydrates in dog food is provided by starch and indeed dogs don't have carbohydrate requirement at all.

We calculated the starch ratio in Canidae All Life Stages Large Breed Formula Turkey Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food as 44%. Basically, almost half 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 Canidae kibble has more starch ratio than the average.

Protein (23%)
Starch (44 %)

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