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SPORTMiX High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food, 50-lb bag
SPORTMiX

High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food, 50-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $0.70/lb

SPORTMiX High Protein Adult Dry Dog Food, 50-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 41/100 (D) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 54 due to primary protein is unnamed.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF

Score capped at 54 due to primary protein is unnamed.

CAP why?

Low protein quality. meat meal delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 30% ⓘ
Protein
27%
min (as fed)
Fat
12%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

24 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    meat meal

    Unnamed mammalian protein. No way to know what animal it came from. Avoid in favor of named meals.

  2. 2
    yellow corn
  3. 3
    soybean meal

    Concentrated soy protein. Cheap plant protein that pads the label number, common in budget formulas.

  4. 4
    ground wheat

    Whole wheat. Fine for most dogs, though a portion are sensitive. Not a quality concern, just a fit-for-your-dog question.

  5. 5
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  6. 6
    salt

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

  7. 7
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  8. 8
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  9. 9
    vitamin e supplement

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

  10. 10
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

  11. 11
    d-calcium pantothenate

    B vitamin (B5). Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  12. 12
    niacin supplement

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

  13. 13
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  14. 14
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  15. 15
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

  16. 16
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  17. 17
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

  18. 18
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  19. 19
    calcium iodate

    Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.

  20. 20
    copper sulfate

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

  21. 21
    ferrous sulfate

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

  22. 22
    manganous oxide

    Inorganic manganese. Functional, cheaper than chelated forms, less efficiently absorbed.

  23. 23
    zinc oxide

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

  24. 24
    magnesium oxide

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

23 of 24 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.