WholeHearted Grain-Free Adult Chicken and Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food

Brand: Grain-Free Canned, WholeHearted

Overall Score

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

WholeHearted Grain-Free Adult Chicken and Duck Dinner Wet 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.

Brand: Grain-Free Canned, WholeHearted

Ingredient Quality

6 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 16% 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
Contains plant protein ^ⓘPlant-based protein sources are the least expensive substitute for quality animal protein. Whenever possible, animal sources of protein are preferred because they contain a wider array of amino acids than plant based protein sources and are more digestible. 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
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.

Ingredient Safety

6 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is highly processed ^ⓘCanned foods are heated before and during canning, which will cause significant 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 peas ^ⓘ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

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
Ingredient splitting ^ⓘSplitting is a technique of manipulating the ingredient list to move certain ingredients higher or lower on the ingredient list. This is often used to diguise the amount of lower quality ingredients in the food, such as corn or peas. Learn more

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Ingredients On Package

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Duck, Carrots, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Pea Protein, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride,Tuna Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	7%
Crude Fat (min)	4%
Crude Fiber (max)	1%
Moisture (max)	84%

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WholeHearted Grain-Free Adult Chicken and Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food

Overall Score

WholeHearted Grain-Free Adult Chicken and Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food

Overall Score

Ingredient Quality

Ingredient Safety

Other Concerns

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