Diamond Naturals Light Formula

Naturals Light Formula

Diamond

#939 of 1163 $0.09/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Better price than 92% of similar foods

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

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 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 20.0%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 96%
Fat (dry-matter) 6.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 99%
Fiber (dry-matter) 8.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 6%
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 44%
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 1

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 3

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 73%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 60

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 92%
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 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

Lamb Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Cracked Pearled Barley, White Rice, Grain Sorghum, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Millet, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Dried Chicory Root, L-Carnitine, Kale, Chia Seed, Pumpkin, Blueberries, Oranges, Quinoa, Dried Kelp, Coconut, Spinach, Carrots, Papaya, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Beta Carotene, Chondroitin Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Proteinate, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid

Calories

3035 kcal/kg Energy density
310 kcal/cup Per serving

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