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Protein

Verdict

1/3

Stella & Chewy's

Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

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.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe dry dog food good?

Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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. 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

41%

Fat

18%

Est. Carbs

27%

Fiber

5.7%

Ash

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (41% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is High (18% 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

54 of 54 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Peas

Lentils

Chicken Fat

Tomato Pomace

Salmon Oil

Chicken Heart

Chicken Liver

Natural Chicken Flavor

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Chicken Gizzard

Fenugreek Seed

Flaxseed

Coconut Flour

Pumpkin Seed

Organic Cranberries

Organic Spinach

Organic Broccoli

Organic Beets

Organic Carrots

Organic Squash

Organic Blueberries

Pumpkin

Inulin

Blueberries

Rosemary Extract

Tocopherols

Dried Kelp

Taurine

Potassium Chloride

Choline Chloride

Dicalcium Phosphate

L-carnitine

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Sodium Selenite

Vitamin E Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Niacin Supplement

D-calcium Pantothenate

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin A Supplement

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Folic Acid

Salt

Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product

Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Peas, Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Dicalcium Phosphate have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe'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

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Chicken Heart

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Animal Protein

High

Animal

80%

Plant

20%

Meat-forward: 80% of the weighted protein in Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (20% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Chicken Heart

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Plant

Peas

Lentils

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Coconut Flour

Pumpkin Seed

Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe dry dog food Review

Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 18% fat, 27% estimated carbohydrates.

80% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe contain Egg?

Does Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Chicken Recipe?