SPORTMiX Essentials Adult Bacon Flavor

Essentials Adult Bacon Flavor

SPORTMiX

#1078 of 1163 $0.05/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

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Simpler ingredient list than 98% 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)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 22.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 93%
Fat (dry-matter) 7.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 98%
Fiber (dry-matter) 7.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 9%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 57%
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 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 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 13

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 2%
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

Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Corn Protein Feed, Meat Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Soybean Meal, Dried Bacon Fat, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate)

Calories

3100 kcal/kg Energy density
317 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $33.99

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