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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Beef Mackerel
Wet
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Red meat
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
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 Beef Mackerel wet pet food good?
Beef Mackerel is a wet pet 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, Poultry, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
50%
Fat
35%
Fiber
3%
Ash
35%
Moisture (80%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (50% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can suit some active or growing pets, but medical conditions such as kidney disease need veterinary guidance.
References
Fat is Super High (35% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense, so suitability depends heavily on species, body condition, activity, and medical history.
References
Ingredients Analysis
33 of 33 matched
Prefer
8
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Mackerel
2
New Zealand Purified Water
3
Beef
4
Beef Tripe
5
Beef Liver
6
Beef Spleen
7
Beef Kidney
8
Beef Heart
9
Beef Blood
10
Egg
11
Sunflower Seed Oil
12
Flaxseed
13
Brown Seaweed
14
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel
15
Pumpkin
16
Broccoli
17
Cauliflower
18
Cabbage
19
Zinc Sulfate
20
Dried Seaweed
21
Apple
22
Pear
23
Salt
24
Vitamin E
25
Zinc Proteinate
26
Iron Proteinate
27
Magnesium Oxide
28
Selenium Yeast
29
Copper Proteinate
30
Manganese Proteinate
31
Beta-carotene
32
Vitamin B1
33
Vitamin D3
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Beef Blood appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Ingredients worth checking: Beef Blood, Salt, Selenium Yeast.
Possible digestion triggers: Cauliflower 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 Beef Mackerel'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
Mackerel
Beef
Beef Tripe
Beef Liver
Beef Spleen
Beef Kidney
Beef Heart
Beef Blood
Egg
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in Beef Mackerel 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
Mackerel
Beef
Beef Tripe
Beef Liver
Beef Spleen
Beef Kidney
Beef Heart
Beef Blood
Egg
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
Beef Mackerel wet pet food Review
Beef Mackerel 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, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 50% protein, 35% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beef Mackerel good for pets?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
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