Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh Fully Cooked Natural Chicken Meatball Fresh

Love Made Fresh Fully Cooked Natural Chicken Meatball Fresh

Blue Buffalo

#42 of 67 $0.29/oz

$0.40–$0.70/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.

Split ingredient (pea)

Two forms of pea appear in the top 10 ingredients (Peas, Pea Protein). This coul... 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 69 similar dog frozen raws

Protein (dry-matter) 42.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 33%
Fat (dry-matter) 25.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 49%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 84%
Moisture 60

Moisture

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

Top 97%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 57%

Ingredients

Compared to 69 similar dog frozen raws

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 82%
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 49%
Ingredient Simplicity 45

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 98%
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 65%
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 96%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Egg, Brown Rice, Carrots, Peas, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein, Celery Juice, Oat Fiber, Flaxseed, Vinegar, Cane Molasses, Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Acetate, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Chicory Root, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, L-Threonine, Magnesium Sulfate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Oil Of Rosemary

Calories

2050 kcal/kg Energy density
258 kcal/cup Per serving

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