Nulo medalseries ancient grains puppy turkey, oats & guinea fowl recipe Dry Dog Food

Brand: Medal Series Dry Food, Nulo

Overall Score

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

4.5

Nulo medalseries ancient grains puppy turkey, oats & guinea fowl recipe Dry Dog Food

4.5

Overall Score

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

Brand: Medal Series Dry Food, Nulo

Ingredient Quality

6 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 34.5% 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

3 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is ultra processed ^ⓘExtruded foods are heated four separate times during production, which will cause major losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Studies shows that ultra processed foods are linked to a higher rate of all-cause mortality in humans. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues in the top 5 ingredients including oats and barley ^ⓘ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 natural flavor ^ⓘNatural flavors are often animal digest or MSG, which are low quality ingredients with limited safety studies. 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
Product doesn't specify whether the fish is farmed or wild caught ^ⓘFarmed fish is less nutritious than wild caught fish and does not contain the same healthy fatty acid balance. Fish farming also threatens wild fish species. Learn more
Contains coconut oil, which may be harmful to gut health^ⓘCoconut oil has been shown to cause undesirable changes in the gut lining. Learn more
Contains coconut oil, which may be harmful to gut health^ⓘCoconut oil has been shown to cause undesirable changes in the gut lining. Learn more

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Ingredients On Package

Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Oats, BArley, Millet, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Flaxseed, Guinea Fowl, Spelt, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cherries, Dried Blueberries, Chia Seed, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Apples, Dried Spinach, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Salt, Coconut Oil, Yeast Culture, Turmeric, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper SUlfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Panthothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	28%
Crude Fat (min)	16%
Crude Fiber (max)	4.5%
Moisture (max)	10%

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Nulo medalseries ancient grains puppy turkey, oats & guinea fowl recipe Dry Dog Food

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Nulo medalseries ancient grains puppy turkey, oats & guinea fowl recipe Dry Dog Food

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