Instinct Be Natural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Instinct Be Natural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food are Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, and Brown Rice.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.): 25%

Crude Fat (min.): 14%

Crude Fiber (max.): 4.5%

Moisture (max.): 10%

Calories: 3,719 kcal/kg, 423 kcal/cup

Instinct Be Natural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Salmon Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Carrots, Montmorillonite Clay, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Freeze-Dried Cod, Yeast Culture, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Rosemary Extract.

We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.

Salmon is a high protein food and also rich in omega-3 fatty acids while having very low saturated fat.

Omega-3s moisturize the skin and fight skin disorders and the vitamin B12 in salmon keeps blood and nerve cells healthy.

Menhaden Fish Meal offer an excellent source of highly concentrated animal protein as well as the essential fatty acids and other nutrients menhaden fish contain.

Menhaden fish is found in Atlantic coastal waters and due to it's oily flesh, it's not an appetizing food to humans.

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.

Barley is source of carbohydrates for energy, B vitamins and fiber for a healthy digestive system. In some cases it has been known to lower cholesterol. It's a good alternative grain for dogs that are allergic to corn or wheat.

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.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Instinct Be Natural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food has 25% protein, 14% fat, 4.5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 41.5%.

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 Instinct Be Natural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food as 41.5%. Basically, around two fifth (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 Instinct kibble has more starch ratio than the average.

Protein (25%)

Starch (41.5 %)

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