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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Nulo
Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe
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 Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe dry dog food good?
Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe 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
33%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
40%
Fiber
5.6%
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 High (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
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
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
6
Notice
0
1
Deboned Trout
2
Turkey Meal
3
Salmon Meal
4
Yellow Peas
5
Yam
6
Chickpeas
7
Deboned Turkey
8
Pea Fiber
9
Chicken Fat
10
Lentils
11
Natural Flavor
12
Yeast Culture
13
Dried Chicory Root
14
Dried Tomato
15
Dried Carrot
16
Dried Blueberry
17
Dried Apple
18
Salt
19
Potassium Chloride
20
Calcium Carbonate
21
L-carnitine
22
Choline Chloride
23
Chondroitin Sulfate
24
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
25
Zinc Proteinate
26
Vitamin E Supplement
27
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
28
Ferrous Proteinate
29
Niacin
30
Copper Proteinate
31
Thiamine Mononitrate
32
Calcium Pantothenate
33
Vitamin A Supplement
34
Sodium Chloride
35
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
36
Sodium Selenite
37
Riboflavin
38
Vitamin D3 Supplement
39
Biotin
40
Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
41
Vitamin B12 Supplement
42
Calcium Iodate
43
Folic Acid
44
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Trout, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Yellow Peas, Chickpeas, Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Yeast Culture.
Possible digestion triggers: Yellow Peas, Chickpeas, Pea Fiber, and 1 more 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 Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato 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
Deboned Trout
Turkey Meal
Salmon Meal
Deboned Turkey
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
86%
Plant
13%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 86% of the weighted protein in Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (13% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Trout
Turkey Meal
Salmon Meal
Deboned Turkey
Plant
Yellow Peas
Chickpeas
Lentils
Auxiliary
Yeast Culture
Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe dry dog food Review
Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe 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: 33% protein, 13% fat, 40% 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 Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe contain Egg?
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe?
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