CANIDAE Pure Grain-Free Puppy Real Salmon & Sweet Potato

Pure Grain-Free Puppy Real Salmon & Sweet Potato

CANIDAE

#486 of 1163 $0.20/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 74% of similar foods

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

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.

Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
Pulse-heavy grain-free (peas, lentils, chickpeas)

This grain-free formula has multiple pulse ingredients (peas, lentils, etc.) in... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA CVM, Investigation into DCM in dogs (2018-present)
  • Freeman et al. 2018, JAVMA (diet-associated DCM)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 32.6%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 26%
Fat (dry-matter) 16.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 44%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 53%
Moisture 8

Moisture

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

Top 100%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

Top 26%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 59%

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 44

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 65%
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 0

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 39%

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, Salmon Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Lentils, Peas, Chickpeas, Canola Oil, Sweet Potatoes, Sardine Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Threonine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Menhaden Fish Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Tryptophan, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Dried Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens Fermentation Product, Folic Acid, Biotin, Green Tea Extract, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3620 kcal/kg Energy density
576 kcal/cup Per serving

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