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Cesar Fresh Chef Chicken Recipe Raw Dog Food

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

5
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Cesar Fresh Chef Chicken Recipe Raw Dog Food
Home Cesar Refrigerated Cesar Fresh Chef Chicken Recipe Raw Dog Food

Cesar Fresh Chef Chicken Recipe Raw Dog Food

Cesar Fresh Chef Chicken Recipe Raw Dog Food
5
4 color scale

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Ingredient Quality

6 out of 10

  • Product is calculated to contain 39.58% carbohydrate Dogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrate but they are used for energy, texture and taste. Starch is also required for extrusion in dry foods. Excessive carbohydrate is an indicator of food quality as it can be used to reduce manufacturing cost. Foods that are high in carbohydrate can raise insulin and cause obesity. Some studies also show that dogs fed a high carbohydrate content have changes to their gut bacteria. Learn more
  • Is fortified with excessive minerals Five or more added minerals indicate a lower quality food that’s lacking naturally occurring minerals from whole food sources.
  • Is fortified with excessive vitamins When vitamins come from whole food sources, they include the full spectrum of cofactors, which makes them safe and bioavailable. While a couple of added vitamins are acceptable, five or more implies the food is of poor nutritional value. Learn more

Ingredient Safety

4 out of 10

  • Product is moderately processed Heating foods will cause losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Learn more
  • Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues in the top 5 ingredients including ______ Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers pose a significant health risk to plants, animals and soils. Foods with the largest reported amount of residue will be penalized, including crops that are known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Learn more
  • Contains known GMO ingredients including potato starch There are limited safetey studies on geneticaly modified and Roundup Ready crops although they are lacking in nutrients compared to non-GMO foods. GMO crops also strip nutrients from soils, require increased pesticide risk and may be involved in bee die-off. Learn more
  • Contains rice Arsenic contamination is a significant concern with rice since it naturally absorbs arsenic and the water it's grown in can be contaminated with arsenic. Arsenic is linked to chronic health issues. Learn more
  • Contains carrageenan Carrageenan is a highly processed derivative of seaweed used as a thickener or texturizer that may be linked to intestinal inflammation and other negative health effects. Learn more

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

  • Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is not provided. Diets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. Learn more

Ingredients On Package

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Peas, Carrots, Egg, Potato Starch, Brown Rice Flour, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dipotassium Phosphate, Dried Vinegar, Carrageenan, Magnesium Gluconate, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Vitamin D Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement

Guaranteed Analysis





Crude Protein (min) 7.5%
Crude Fat (min) 4.5%
Crude Fiber (max) 1%
Moisture (max) 76%

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