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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Nulo
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Nulo dry dog food good?
Nulo is a dry dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
35%
Fat
20%
Est. Carbs
32%
Fiber
5.6%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (35% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (20% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
49 of 49 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Turkey Meal
3
Salmon Meal
4
Chicken Fat
5
Sweet Potatoes
6
Chickpeas
7
Green Lentils
8
Lamb Meal
9
Mustard Seed
10
Ground Flaxseed
11
Natural Turkey Flavor
12
Potassium Chloride
13
Dl-methionine
14
Dried Chicory Root
15
Salt
16
Choline Chloride
17
Dried Cranberries
18
Dried Blueberries
19
Dried Pumpkin
20
Calcium Carbonate
21
L-carnitine
22
Vitamin E Supplement
23
Dried Yeast
24
Fennel
25
Dandelion
26
Chamomile
27
Yucca Schidigera Extract
28
Zinc Sulfate
29
Ascorbic Acid
30
Polyphosphate
31
Zinc Proteinate
32
Niacin
33
Ferrous Sulfate
34
Copper Proteinate
35
Copper Sulfate
36
Vitamin A Supplement
37
Manganese Proteinate
38
Manganese Sulfate
39
Calcium Pantothenate
40
Riboflavin
41
Calcium Iodate
42
Biotin
43
Dried Bacillus Coagulans
44
Vitamin B12 Supplement
45
Vitamin D3 Supplement
46
Folic Acid
47
Sodium Selenite
48
Cobalt Sulfate
49
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Chickpeas, Green Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Dl-methionine, Salt, Dried Yeast.
Possible digestion triggers: Chickpeas, Green Lentils have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Nulo's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Deboned Turkey
Turkey Meal
Salmon Meal
Lamb Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
93%
Plant
6%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 93% of the weighted protein in Nulo comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Turkey
Turkey Meal
Salmon Meal
Lamb Meal
Plant
Chickpeas
Green Lentils
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
Nulo dry dog food Review
Nulo is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 35% protein, 20% fat, 32% estimated carbohydrates.
93% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nulo good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nulo contain Dairy?
Does Nulo contain Egg?
Does Nulo contain Legumes?
Does Nulo contain Nuts?
Is Nulo grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nulo?
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