Human Grade Chompin Chicken Entree Fresh Dog Food, 12-oz cup, case of 6

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 36%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   ground chicken

   Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

2. 2

   sweet potato

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

   vegetable
3. 3

   chicken liver

   Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

   protein animal
4. 4

   apples

   Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

   fruit
5. 5

   green beans

   Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

6. 6

   red lentils

   Same concern as other lentils. Affordable plant protein, part of the legume stack the FDA examined. See why →

   legume
7. 7

   vinegar

   Mild acid used for flavor or pH adjustment. Safe at typical inclusion.

8. 8

   ground flaxseed

   Cracked flaxseed for better digestibility. Same plant omega-3s as whole flaxseed, just easier for the dog to extract.

   fat
9. 9

   potato starch

   Refined potato. Pure carb energy, low on other nutrition. Often used as a binder in grain-free recipes.

10. 10

    safflower oil
11. 11

    dicalcium phosphate

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

    mineral
12. 12

    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

    mineral
13. 13

    calcium carbonate

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

    mineral
14. 14

    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

    fat
15. 15

    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

    other
16. 16

    ferrous fumarate
17. 17

    magnesium oxide

    Inorganic magnesium. Functional at AAFCO doses, less efficiently absorbed than chelated forms.

    mineral
18. 18

    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

    mineral
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    zinc oxide

    Inorganic zinc. Cheapest mineral form on the market. Functional but less bioavailable than chelated alternatives.

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    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

    mineral
21. 21

    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

    mineral
22. 22

    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

    mineral
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    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

    preservative natural
24. 24

    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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    potassium carbonate

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