Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe

Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe

Natural Balance

#1150 of 1163 $0.25/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

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Split ingredient (potato) ▾

Two forms of potato appear in the top 10 ingredients (Potato Protein, Potatoes).... See full analysis in the app.

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) 8.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 97%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 33%
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 69%
Nutrient Transparency 4.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 30%

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 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 31

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 42%
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 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

Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Pearled Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Vegetable Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Dried Vegetable Broth, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Flaxseed, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Parsley, Spinach, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Cranberries, L-Carnitine, Kelp Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphat, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3480 kcal/kg Energy density
365 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $47.98

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