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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

Concerned

Notice

Mackerel

Fish Meal

Peas

Tapioca

Chicken Fat

Flaxseed

Natural Flavor

Potassium Chloride

Magnesium Sulfate

Sodium Chloride

Choline Chloride

Fish Oil

Kiwifruit

Cranberry

Honey

Rosehip Extract

Vitamin A

Vitamin D3

Vitamin E

Vitamin B1

Riboflavin

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B12

Niacin

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Taurine

Calcium Propionate

Chondroitin Sulfate

Glucosamine

Green Tea Extract

Rosemary Extract

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

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

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?

Does earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs contain Egg?

Does earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs contain Legumes?

Does earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs contain Nuts?

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What are the main protein sources in earthmade New Zealand Mackerel Grain-Free Recipe for Adult Dogs?