Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Puppy Food
Top 4 ingredients of Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Lamb & Brown Rice Dry Puppy Food are Lamb, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal, and Brewers Rice. According to the guaranteed analysis, we calculated the starch ratio as 43.0%.
- protein
- fat
- fibre
- moisture
- ash, assumed
- starch, derived
Ingredient Wiki
Guaranteed
Analysis
As printed on the bag, measured “as fed”
- Calories
- 3,545 kcal/kg
- Crude Protein (min.)
- 24.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
- 12.5%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
- 4.5%
- Moisture (max.)
- 10.0%
- Starch ratio (calculated)
- 43.0%
365 kcal per cup. This food is 90% dry matter. The conversion alongside removes the water so it can be compared with any other food, wet or dry.
Full Ingredient
Declaration
Exactly as the bag prints it, heaviest first
Lamb, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal. Brewers Rice, Rice Bran, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt*The Salt Divider. Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so everything after this point is present in an even smaller amount., Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Dl- Methionine, L-threonine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract
Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so everything after the divider is present in an even smaller amount.
| NUTRIENT | AS FED | DRY M. | READING |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTEIN | 24.0% | 26.7% | TYPICAL |
| FAT | 12.5% | 13.9% | n/a |
| FIBRE | 4.5% | 5.0% | n/a |
| CARB (EST.) | 43.0% | 47.8% | HIGH |
Calculated from the resting energy formula vets use and this food’s actual calorie density. A starting point to adjust from, not a prescription.
Against The Line
Same figures, same method, applied to the rest of the Natural Balance range and the archive average.
| METRIC | THIS RECIPE | L.I.D. LIMITED INGREDIENT | ARCHIVE AVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTEIN, DM | 26.7% | 26.7% | 32.3% |
| CARB, DM | 48% | 48% | 39% |
| STARCH RATIO | 43.0% | 43.5% | 37.84% |
| KCAL / CUP | 365 | 385 | 384 |
No FDA Recalls On Record
We have not matched any FDA recall to Natural Balance. We check the feed daily and this page updates when that changes. See the recall log
Other Flavours
Protein on a dry matter basis, read the same way.