Pros
Cons
AAFCO Profile
| GROWTH AND REPRODUCTION | ADULT MAINTENANCE | NO AAFCO PROFILE ACHIEVED |
|---|---|---|
| For All Life Stages | – | – |
Quick Nutritional Breakdown:
| Protein | Fat | Fiber | Moisture | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22% (min) | 12% (min) | 5.5% (max) | 10% (max) | 42% (Est.) |
*Values by Guaranteed Analysis.
**Estimated carbs do not include fiber.
Detailed Nutritional Facts:
| Calories | 336 (per cup) |
| Vitamin A | NA |
| Vitamin E | 150 IU/kg |
| Magnesium | NA |
| Calcium | NA |
| Phosphorus | NA |
| Selenium | 0.3 mg/kg |
| Zinc | 200 mg/kg |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (An Omega-3 fatty acid) | NA |
| Linoleic Acid (An Omega-6 fatty acid) | NA |
| Omega-3-acid | 0.4% |
| Omega-6 fatty acid | 2.5% |
*Values by either Guaranteed Analysis or Nutrient Analysis
Ingredients Analysis
First 5 Ingredients:
- Organic chicken
- Organic peas
- Organic lentils
- Organic garbanzo beans
- Organic sweet potatoes
Chicken is a good start and source of protein that effectively covers each of the essential amino acids a dog needs, but keep in mind on this ingredient rank list, it factors in the water content, which is roughly about 70% or more water.
Peas are a good source of fiber, protein, and other nutrients too, but note that it does contribute carbohydrates from its starch.
Lentils offers protein, but the amino acid profile is not balanced for dogs. Also, it is high in carbohydrates, but this includes dietary fiber too.
Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) offers protein (not balanced amino acid profile for dogs) and a variety of nutrients. They are also high in carbohydrates and this includes significant dietary fiber.
Sweet potatoes contains an abundant amount of vitamin A and beta–carotene, which are important for the eyes / vision. It is also a good source of fiber and be aware that it does offer carbohydrates, since it is a starchy food type.
Other Ingredients to be Aware of
Potatoes are a starchy food, thus it does contributes carbohydrates. Notably it is a good source for fiber, vitamin C B6, and potassium.
All Ingredients
Organic chicken, organic peas, organic lentils, organic garbanzo beans, organic sweet potatoes, organic potatoes, organic canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), organic sunflower meal, organic canola meal, organic flaxseed, natural flavor, organic pea protein, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, taurine, organic kelp, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Manufacture and Location
Manufactured by: Diamond Pet Foods
Location(s): USA
Recalls
Any known recalls for any dog food products from this manufacture or parent company from 2013.
- None
*Recall information from FDA website.
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