Blue Buffalo Freedom Complete & Balanced Nutrition Adult Grain-Free Beef & Potatoes

Freedom Complete & Balanced Nutrition Adult Grain-Free Beef & Potatoes

Blue Buffalo

#912 of 1163 $0.19/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.

More nutrients tested and listed than most

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Split ingredient (pea)

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

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 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 26.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 70%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 52%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.7%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 17%
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) 2.5%

Omega-6 (dry-matter)

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

Top 66%
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 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 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 61

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 93%
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 2

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 99%

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Beef Meal, Peas, Potatoes, Pea Starch, Potato Starch, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Chicken Meal, Natural Flavor, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Salt, Canola Oil, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Dicalcium Phosphate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Lysine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Calories

3582 kcal/kg Energy density
373 kcal/cup Per serving

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