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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Essential Foods

Superior Living Small Size Kibbles

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Is Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles dry dog food good?

Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles is a dry dog food rated 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

33%

Fat

20%

Est. Carbs

35%

Fiber

3.8%

Ash

8.7%

Moisture (8.5%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (33% 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 High (20% 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

6 of 6 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Fresh Chicken

Dehydrated Chicken

Duck

Salmon

Cod

Egg

Tips

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

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles'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

Fresh Chicken

Dehydrated Chicken

Duck

Salmon

Cod

Egg

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fresh Chicken

Dehydrated Chicken

Duck

Salmon

Cod

Egg

Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles dry dog food Review

Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles is a strong choice — rated 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

Your pet is allergic to eggs

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Egg, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 20% fat, 35% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles good for dogs?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles contain Dairy?

Does Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles contain Egg?

Does Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles contain Legumes?

Does Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles contain Nuts?

Is Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Essential Foods Superior Living Small Size Kibbles?