Peking Ducken with Chicken & Duck in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 14-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 57%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

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   chicken

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   water sufficient for processing

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

3. 3

   duck

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

   protein animal
4. 4

   pumpkin

   Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

   vegetable
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   carrot

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

6. 6

   potato starch

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

7. 7

   sunflower seed oil
8. 8

   dicalcium phosphate

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

   mineral
9. 9

   xanthan gum

   Thickener common in wet food and gravies. Same emulsifier-microbiome conversation as guar gum, not a clear flag.

   fiber
10. 10

    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

    vegetable
11. 11

    choline chloride

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

    supplement
12. 12

    vitamin e supplement

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

    vitamin
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    zinc sulfate

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

    mineral
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    thiamine mononitrate

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

    vitamin
15. 15

    nicotinic acid
16. 16

    ferrous sulfate

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

    mineral
17. 17

    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

    vitamin
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    vitamin a supplement

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

    vitamin
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    potassium iodide

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

    mineral
20. 20

    manganese sulfate

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

    mineral
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    vitamin d3 supplement

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

    vitamin
22. 22

    copper sulfate

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

    mineral
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    riboflavin supplement

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

    vitamin
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    pyridoxine hydrochloride

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

    vitamin
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    folic acid

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

    vitamin

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