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Vital Essentials RAW FUSION Frozen Raw Patties Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dog Food, 4.7-lb box
Vital Essentials

RAW FUSION Frozen Raw Patties Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dog Food, 4.7-lb box

Evidence Fair
wet $10.00/lb

Vital Essentials RAW FUSION Frozen Raw Patties Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dog Food, 4.7-lb box earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

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

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 54% ⓘ
Protein
13%
min (as fed)
Fat
8%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1%
max (as fed)
Moisture
76%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 54%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

14 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

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

  2. 2
    chicken heart

    Organ meat. Dense in taurine, B vitamins, and CoQ10. One of the best ingredients dogs can eat.

  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.

  4. 4
    apple

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

  5. 5
    squash

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

  6. 6
    carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  7. 7
    blueberry
  8. 8
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

  9. 9
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  10. 10
    vitamin e supplement

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

  11. 11
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  12. 12
    iron amino acid complex

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  13. 13
    copper amino acid complex

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

  14. 14
    manganese amino acid complex

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

13 of 14 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.