Dr. Pol Healthy Balance Salmon Recipe

Healthy Balance Salmon Recipe

Dr. Pol

#1039 of 1163 $0.37/oz

Over $1.00/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.

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Protein source: Salmon ▾

Salmon is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrusi... 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 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 75%

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 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 41

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 61%
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, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Green Lentils, Tapioca, Salmon Oil (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Carrots, Spinach, Dried Kelp, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Taurine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid And Calcium Iodate

Calories

3450 kcal/kg Energy density
390 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $23.95

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