Low Fat Vegetarian Dinner Canned Dog & Cat Food, 12.8-oz, case of 12

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 29%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   sweet potato

   Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

   vegetable
2. 2

   potato

   Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

   vegetable
3. 3

   water sufficient for processing

   The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

4. 4

   brown rice

   Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

   grain
5. 5

   carrots

   Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

   vegetable
6. 6

   tomatoes

   Real fruit. Lycopene and trace antioxidants. Different from tomato pomace, which is the fiber byproduct.

7. 7

   olive oil
8. 8

   peas

   Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   legume
9. 9

   blueberries

   Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

   fruit
10. 10

    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

    fruit
11. 11

    dried eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

12. 12

    dried brewers yeast
13. 13

    vegetable oil

    Unnamed plant oil. Could be soy, canola, corn, or a blend. Named oils like sunflower or canola are more transparent.

14. 14

    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

    supplement
15. 15

    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

    mineral
16. 16

    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

    mineral
17. 17

    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

    mineral
18. 18

    zinc sulfate

    Inorganic zinc. Effective at AAFCO doses but less well-absorbed than chelated forms like zinc proteinate.

    mineral
19. 19

    ferrous sulfate

    Inorganic iron. Standard mineral source. Iron proteinate is the gentler, better-absorbed premium form.

    mineral
20. 20

    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

    vitamin
21. 21

    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

    mineral
22. 22

    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

    vitamin
23. 23

    l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

    A stable form of vitamin C used in pet food. Provides antioxidant support and survives processing better than plain ascorbic acid.

24. 24

    copper sulfate

    Inorganic copper. Standard, effective at small doses. Premium formulas tend to use copper proteinate instead.

    mineral
25. 25

    manganese sulfate

    Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.

    mineral

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23 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.