Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Glycobalance Loaf in Sauce

Adult Glycobalance Loaf in Sauce

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet

#99999 of 0 $0.38/oz

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At a Glance

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.

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.

Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
  • FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 42.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 49%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 75%
Fiber (dry-matter) 22.2%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 2%
Moisture 82

Moisture

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

Top 25%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 62%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet 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 44%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 22

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 45%
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 16%
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 47%

Full Ingredient List

Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken by-products, chicken, powdered cellulose, pork plasma, dried plain beet pulp, hydrolyzed chicken liver, carob bean gum, carrageenan, fish oil, calcium sulfate, potassium chloride, guar gum, sodium aluminosilicate, calcium carbonate, vitamins[L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], L-carnitine, magnesium oxide, taurine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals[zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate]

Calories

802 kcal/kg Energy density
305 kcal/can Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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