Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Healthy Weight Turkey & Potato Recipe

Basics Skin & Stomach Care Healthy Weight Turkey & Potato Recipe

Blue Buffalo

#1054 of 1163 $0.18/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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.

Powdered Cellulose

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

Split ingredient (pea)

This formula lists 3 forms of pea in the top 10 ingredients (Peas, Pea Fiber, Pe... See full analysis in the app.

Protein source: Deboned Turkey

Deboned Turkey is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 22.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 93%
Fat (dry-matter) 10.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 94%
Fiber (dry-matter) 11.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 4%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 57%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.6%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

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

Top 71%
Omega-6 (dry-matter) 1.7%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

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

Top 93%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 17%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 32%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 66

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 97%
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 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

Deboned Turkey, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Potatoes, Peas, Turkey Meal, Pea Fiber, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Pumpkin, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Flaxseed, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Calories

3278 kcal/kg Energy density
329 kcal/cup Per serving

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