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Simple Food Project Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 6-lb box
Simple Food Project

Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 6-lb box

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freeze dried all life stages $18.75/lb

Simple Food Project Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 6-lb box earns a Sniff Score of 58/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. duck delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 43% ⓘ
Protein
40%
min (as fed)
Fat
28%
min (as fed)
Fiber
6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    duck

    Real meat. Often used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities to chicken or beef.

  2. 2
    duck neck
  3. 3
    duck heart
  4. 4
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  5. 5
    squash

    Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.

  6. 6
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

  7. 7
    carrots

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

  8. 8
    ground krill
  9. 9
    blueberries

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

  10. 10
    chia seeds
  11. 11
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  12. 12
    sea salt

    Same as salt. Required at small doses for normal physiology.

  13. 13
    cod liver oil
  14. 14
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  15. 15
    dried yeast

    Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.

  16. 16
    mixed tocopherols

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

  17. 17
    black pepper
  18. 18
    fennel
  19. 19
    guava

11 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

The Simple Food Project Duck Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).