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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Nutrience
Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
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
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken dry dog food good?
Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken is a dry dog food rated 4 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, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
44%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
8.9%
Moisture (10%) 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
25 of 25 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Chicken Meal
2
Brown Rice
3
Green Peas
4
Oats
5
Chicken Fat
6
Dried Beet Pulp
7
Natural Chicken Flavor
8
Flaxseed
9
Calcium Carbonate
10
Brewer´s Yeast
11
Salmon Oil
12
Blueberry
13
Cranberry
14
Carrot
15
Vitamin E Supplement
16
Vitamin A Supplement
17
Niacin
18
Calcium Pantothenate
19
Riboflavin
20
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
21
Thiamine
22
Biotin
23
Vitamin B12 Supplement
24
Vitamin D3 Supplement
25
Folic Acid
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Green Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Brown Rice, Oats, Dried Beet Pulp.
Possible digestion triggers: Green Peas 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 Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken'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 Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
81%
Plant
16%
Auxiliary
3%
Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (16% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken Meal
Plant
Green Peas
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken dry dog food Review
Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken is a strong choice — rated 4 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 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: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 16% fat, 44% estimated carbohydrates.
81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken contain Dairy?
Does Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken contain Egg?
Does Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken contain Legumes?
Does Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken contain Nuts?
Is Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed Chicken?
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