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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Ambrosia
Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck)
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Low
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Is Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) dry dog food good?
Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
33%
Fat
22%
Est. Carbs
34%
Fiber
2.7%
Ash
8.2%
Moisture (9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (33% 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 Super High (22% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
25 of 25 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
2
Notice
2
1
Turkey
2
Turkey Fat
3
Peas
4
Potato Protein
5
Hydrolysed Animal Protein
6
Dried Duck
7
Flaxseed
8
Beet Pulp
9
Minerals
10
Chicory
11
Inulin
12
Brewer´s Yeast
13
Salmon Oil
14
Mannan-oligosaccharides
15
Beta-Glucan
16
Broccoli
17
Spinach
18
Cranberry
19
Blueberry
20
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
21
Chondroitin Sulfate
22
Rosemary
23
Turmeric
24
Citrus
25
Acerola Cherry
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Potato Protein, Hydrolysed Animal Protein.
Higher-caution ingredients: Hydrolysed Animal Protein have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Potato Protein 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 Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck)'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
Turkey
Dried Duck
Animal Protein
Low
Low
Animal
52%
Plant
8%
Plant concentrate
40%
Auxiliary
1%
Protein in Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) leans on plant signals: only 52% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 40% and whole plant proteins 8%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Turkey
Hydrolysed Animal Protein
Dried Duck
Plant
Peas
Plant concentrate
Potato Protein
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) dry dog food Review
Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Potato Protein.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 22% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) contain Dairy?
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Does Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) contain Legumes?
Does Ambrosia Grain Free Fresh Meat Dog Food (Turkey & Duck) contain Nuts?
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