Black Gold Explorer Original Performance 26/18

Explorer Original Performance 26/18

Black Gold

#672 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Better price than 98% of similar foods ▾

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Simpler ingredient list than 81% 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.

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Split ingredient (corn) ▾

Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Ground Corn, Corn Gluten Mea... See full analysis in the app.

No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 28.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 49%
Fat (dry-matter) 20.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 10%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 94%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 57%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 75%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 43%
Primary Protein Quality 3

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 73%
Low Filler Content 3

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 99%
Ingredient Simplicity 24

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 19%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 68%
Label Transparency 1

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 88%

Full Ingredient List

Beef Meal, Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brown Rice, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Inulin, Yeast Culture, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3759 kcal/kg Energy density
428 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $44.99

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