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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
boneve
New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 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.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free dry dog food good?
boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
48%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
7.8%
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 (13% 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
43 of 43 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
6
Notice
0
1
Mackerel
2
Chicken Meal
3
Pea
4
Tapioca
5
Chicken Fat
6
Flaxseed
7
Natural Flavor
8
Potassium Chloride
9
Sodium Chloride
10
Fish Oil
11
Kiwi
12
Cranberry
13
Blueberry
14
Apple
15
Carrot
16
Spinach
17
Rose Hip
18
Yucca Extract
19
Vitamin A
20
Vitamin D3
21
Vitamin E
22
Vitamin B1
23
Vitamin B2
24
Vitamin B5
25
Vitamin B3
26
Vitamin B6
27
Vitamin B9
28
Vitamin B12
29
Niacin
30
Calcium Carbonate
31
Choline Chloride
32
Methionine
33
Lysine
34
Zinc Sulfate
35
Ferrous Sulfate
36
Copper Sulfate
37
Manganese Sulfate
38
Calcium Iodate
39
Sodium Selenite
40
Taurine
41
Glucosamine
42
Chondroitin
43
Yeast Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Mackerel, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Pea may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Natural Flavor, Sodium Chloride, Fish Oil.
Possible digestion triggers: Pea 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 boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free'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
Chicken Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
86%
Plant
12%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 86% of the weighted protein in boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (12% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Mackerel
Chicken Meal
Plant
Pea
Auxiliary
Yeast Extract
boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free dry dog food Review
boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free 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 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: 27% protein, 13% fat, 48% estimated carbohydrates.
86% 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 boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free contain Dairy?
Does boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free contain Egg?
Does boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free contain Legumes?
Does boneve New Zealand Mackerel Adult Grain Free contain Nuts?
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