Blue Buffalo Blue’s Stew Hearty Beef Stew

Blue’s Stew Hearty Beef Stew

Blue Buffalo

#572 of 861 $0.24/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.

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Caramel Color ▾

A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
  • California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
  • EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
Split ingredient (potato) ▾

Two forms of potato appear in the top 10 ingredients (Potatoes, Potato Starch).... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 44.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 39%
Fat (dry-matter) 27.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 20%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 73%
Moisture 82

Moisture

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

 Top 25%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 62%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet 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 44%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 35

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 83%
Omega-3 Source 0

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 76%
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 97%

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Beef Broth, Water, Beef Liver, Dried Egg Product, Chicken, Peas, Carrots, Potatoes, Potato Starch, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Calories

907 kcal/kg Energy density
322 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $35.28

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