Natural Balance Vegetarian Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Natural Balance Vegetarian Dry Dog Food are Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Barley, Peas, and Potato Protein. According to the guaranteed analysis, we calculated the starch ratio as 53.0%.
- protein
- fat
- fibre
- moisture
- ash, assumed
- starch, derived
Ingredient Wiki
Brown Rice
Rice with only the inedible outer hull removed, so the bran and germ stay on the grain.
Oat Groats
The whole oat kernel with only the inedible outer hull removed, leaving the bran and germ intact.
Barley
The grain of the barley plant, one of the older cultivated cereals.
Peas
The seed of the pea plant, used whole, split or dried as a carbohydrate and plant protein source.
Potato Protein
The protein fraction separated from potatoes after the starch is removed.
Guaranteed
Analysis
As printed on the bag, measured “as fed”
- Calories
- 3,480 kcal/kg
- Crude Protein (min.)
- 18.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
- 8.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
- 5.0%
- Moisture (max.)
- 10.0%
- Starch ratio (calculated)
- 53.0%
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
Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), 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., Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Flaxseed, Dried Spinach, Parsley, Cranberries, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Used As A Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Rosemary 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 | 18.0% | 20.0% | LOW |
| FAT | 8.0% | 8.9% | n/a |
| FIBRE | 5.0% | 5.6% | n/a |
| CARB (EST.) | 53.0% | 58.9% | 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 | 20.0% | 26.7% | 32.3% |
| CARB, DM | 59% | 48% | 39% |
| STARCH RATIO | 53.0% | 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.