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Stella & Chewy’s Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Stella & Chewy’s Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble Dry Dog Food are Duck, Duck Meal, Peas, Lentils, and Chickpeas.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.): 31%
Crude Fat (min.): 14.5%
Crude Fiber (max.): 5%
Moisture (max.): 12%
Calories: 3,670 kcal/kg, 431 kcal/cup

Stella & Chewy’s Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Duck, duck meal, peas, lentils, chickpeas, duck fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed, natural vegetable flavor, fenugreek seed, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, salmon oil, choline chloride, tricalcium phosphate, taurine, tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, iron preoteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, salt, dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifobacterium longum fermentation product, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product
We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.
Pea Fiber as a dog food ingredient

This ingredient is an excellent source of protein for dogs as well as adds flavor. The essential amino acids help to build and support muscle and organ development.

Is a less common source of protein in dog food, but this kind of meat can provide a tasty alternative to the standard beef and chicken. This product is a highly concentrated protein made of thoroughly ground duck meat that has been dried for natural preservation.

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.

Lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Lentils are high in dietary fiber, which helps keep the digestive system moving and supports the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Eating lentils can increase stool weight and improve overall gut function.

Furthermore, lentils contain a broad range of beneficial plant compounds called phytochemicals. These phytochemicals include flavonoids and lignans, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Stella & Chewy’s Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble Dry Dog Food has 31% protein, 14.5% fat, 5% fiber, and 12% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 32.5%.

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 Stella & Chewy’s Limited Ingredient Cage-Free Duck Raw Coated Kibble Dry Dog Food as 32.5%. 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 Stella & Chewy's kibble has less starch ratio than the average.

Protein (31%)
Starch (32.5 %)

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