Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Blue Buffalo

#664 of 1163 $0.15/oz

Under $0.20/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.

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Split ingredient (pea) ▾

Two forms of pea appear in the top 10 ingredients (Peas, Pea Starch). This could... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 24.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 85%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 74%
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%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 69%
Omega-3 (dry-matter) 0.8%

Omega-3 (dry-matter)

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

 Top 41%
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 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 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 65

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 96%
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 Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Peas, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Fish Oil (source of EPA- Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Potassium Citrate, Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Chicory Root, Dicalcium Phosphate, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Carnitine, 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), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, 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, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary

Calories

3538 kcal/kg Energy density
355 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $70.57

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