Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef & Legumes Recipe

Beef & Legumes Recipe

Chicken Soup for the Soul

#660 of 1163 $0.14/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.

Pulse-heavy grain-free (peas, lentils, beans)

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)
Split ingredient (pea)

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

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 27.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 59%
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%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 44%

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 50

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 77%
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

Beef, Menhaden Fish Meal, Peas, Lentils, Faba Beans, Pea Flour, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3515 kcal/kg Energy density
360 kcal/cup Per serving

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