Dr. Pol Healthy Balance Chicken Recipe

Healthy Balance Chicken Recipe

Dr. Pol

#538 of 1163 $0.12/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.

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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)
Protein source: Chicken ▾

Chicken is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrus... 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) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 74%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 83%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 57%
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 46

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 70%
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

Chicken, Peas, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Pumpkin, Carrots, Spinach, Natural Chicken Flavor, Whole Flaxseed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Choline Chloride, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Chicory, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Taurine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Methionine Complex, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Lysine Complex, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Cobalt Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols and Rosemary Extract

Calories

3590 kcal/kg Energy density
405 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $46.99

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