Big Red Big Red Nuggets

Big Red Nuggets

Big Red

#1088 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

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Simpler ingredient list than 95% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

Meat & Bone Meal ▾

A generic rendered ingredient where the animal source isn't identified. It could... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000 (60% positive rate in top-3 MBM)
  • Shirley & Parsons 2001, Poultry Science (ash 9-63%, protein 38-67%)
  • FDA Warning Letters: Evanger's 2017, JBS Souderton 2019
BHA ▾

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
  • IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
Animal Fat ▾

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 25.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 82%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 74%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 33%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 57%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.3%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

Omega-3 fatty acids after removing water. Supports skin, coat, and joint health.

 Top 92%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 1.6%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

Omega-6 fatty acids after removing water. Important for skin and coat health.

 Top 96%
Nutrient Transparency 4.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 30%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 96%
Primary Protein Quality 2

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 84%
Low Filler Content 3

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 99%
Ingredient Simplicity 19

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 6%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 26%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 39%

Full Ingredient List

Meat and Bone Meal, Ground Corn, Ground Whole Wheat, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (preserved with BHA), SoybeanMeal, Brewers Rice, Salmon Oil (preserved with MixedTocopherols) (source of DHA), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, CornProtein Meal, Whole Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin ASupplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, ThiamineMononitrate, Folic Acid), L-Threonine, Minerals (FerrousSulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate,Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Monosodium Phosphate, Butylated hydroxy anisole (apreservative)

Calories

3384 kcal/kg Energy density

Where to Buy

Chewy $31.99

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