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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
earthmade
New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Unknown Fish Meal
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs dry dog food good?
earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs is a dry dog food rated 2.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. 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, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
48%
Fiber
3.8%
Ash
6.2%
Moisture (7.1%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (27% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
40 of 40 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
4
Notice
1
1
Mackerel
2
Fish Meal
3
Peas
4
Tapioca
5
Chicken Fat
6
Flaxseed
7
Natural Flavor
8
Potassium Chloride
9
Magnesium Sulfate
10
Sodium Chloride
11
Choline Chloride
12
Fish Oil
13
Kiwifruit
14
Cranberry
15
Honey
16
Rosehip Extract
17
Vitamin A
18
Vitamin D3
19
Vitamin E
20
Vitamin B1
21
Riboflavin
22
Vitamin B5
23
Vitamin B3
24
Vitamin B6
25
Vitamin B9
26
Vitamin B12
27
Niacin
28
Zinc Sulfate
29
Ferrous Sulfate
30
Copper Sulfate
31
Manganese Sulfate
32
Calcium Iodate
33
Sodium Selenite
34
Taurine
35
Calcium Propionate
36
Chondroitin Sulfate
37
Glucosamine
38
Green Tea Extract
39
Rosemary Extract
40
Spearmint Extract
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein signal: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Meal.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Moderate
Named
50%
Unnamed
50%
Mixed clarity: 50% of earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 50% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Mackerel
Unnamed
Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
88%
Plant
13%
Meat-forward: 88% of the weighted protein in earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (13% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Mackerel
Fish Meal
Plant
Peas
earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs dry dog food Review
earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 2.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 50% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 16% fat, 48% estimated carbohydrates.
88% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 2.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs contain Dairy?
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