Moist & Meaty Burger with Cheddar Cheese Flavor

Burger with Cheddar Cheese Flavor

Moist & Meaty

#1143 of 1163 $0.09/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.

Better price than 91% of similar foods ▾

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

Simpler ingredient list than 81% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

Soy Protein ▾

Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Corn Syrup ▾

An added sugar with no nutritional value. Used as a flavor enhancer and binder.... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AAHA 2014, Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
High Fructose Corn Syrup ▾

An added sugar with no nutritional value. Contributes to obesity, dental decay,... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AAHA 2014, Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
Phosphoric Acid ▾

An inorganic phosphate source. Dogs handle inorganic phosphorus better than cats... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
Animal Fat ▾

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
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)
Ethoxyquin ▾

Ethoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant originally developed as a pesticide. Banne... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA CVM, 2017 voluntary cessation request
  • EU Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003
Yellow 6 ▾

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) is an artificial dye. Banned or requires warning labels... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Red 40 ▾

Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is an artificial dye with zero nutritional purpose, added... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • McCann et al. 2007, The Lancet

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 26.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 65%
Fat (dry-matter) 10.4%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 92%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 57%
Moisture 33

Moisture

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

Top 0%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 90%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 96%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 3

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 99%
Ingredient Simplicity 24

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 19%
Omega-3 Source 0

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 91%
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

Meat By-Product, Soy Flour, Soy Grits, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Wheat Flour, Water, Corn Syrup, Beef, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative), Cheese Powder (Source Of Cheddar Cheese Flavor), Calcium Propionate (A Preservative), Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Dl-Methionine, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, Ethoxyquin (A Preservative), Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5

Calories

2816 kcal/kg Energy density
479 kcal/pouch Per serving

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