The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Clusters For Small Breeds

Brand: The Honest Kitchen, Whole Food Clusters

Overall Score

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

The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Clusters For Small Breeds

Overall Score

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

Brand: The Honest Kitchen, Whole Food Clusters

Ingredient Quality

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 36.5% 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 they 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 minerals ^ⓘFive or more added minerals indicate a lower quality food that’s lacking naturally occurring minerals from whole food sources.
Product contains two or more added amino acids ^ⓘMultiple amino acids are typically only found in lower quality foods that rely on less complete plant sources of protein. Learn more
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

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

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 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

Product doesn't provide the omega-6:omega-3 ratio ^ⓘDiets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. 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
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

How It Compares

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Ingredients On Package

Chicken,oats,barley,chicken liver,carrots,ground flaxseed,eggs,broccoli,pumpkin,apples,natural chicken flavor,coconut oil,salmon oil,chia seed,kale,minerals [tricalcium phosphate,sodium chloride,potassium chloride,iron amino acid chelate,copper amino acid chelate,manganese amino acid chelate,zinc amino acid chelate,sodium selenite],fenugreek seed,dried kelp,taurine,L-carnitine,vitamins [vitamin A supplement,vitamin D3 supplement,vitamin E supplement,niacin supplement,folic acid,thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1),riboflavin (vitamin B2),calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5),pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6),vitamin B12 supplement,choline chloride)],mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative),turmeric,dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product,rosemary extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	24%
Crude Fat (min)	15.5%
Crude Fiber (max)	5%
Moisture (max)	12%

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