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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Nutrience
SubZero Northern Lakes
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
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.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes dry dog food good?
Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes 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. 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, Nuts, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.
Ingredients Analysis
62 of 63 matched
Prefer
13
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Duck
2
Cod
3
Lamb
4
Salmon Meal
5
Herring Meal
6
Cod Meal
7
Peas
8
Red Lentils
9
Canola Oil
10
Lamb Meal
11
Sweet Potato
12
Chickpeas
13
Egg
14
Natural Lamb Flavor
15
Dried Alfalfa
16
Freeze Dried Duck
17
Freeze-dried Pumpkin
18
Freeze-dried Green Mussels
19
Freeze-dried Cod Liver
20
Freeze-dried Kelp
21
Salmon Oil
22
Herring Oil
23
Coconut Oil
24
Pumpkin
25
Winter Squash
26
Carrot
27
Spinach
28
Broccoli
29
Apple
30
Blueberry
31
Cranberry
32
Pomegranate
33
Juniper Berry
No match found in database
34
Ginger
35
Fennel
36
Chamomile
37
Mint Leaves
38
Licorice
39
Turmeric
40
Vitamin E
41
Vitamin C
42
Vitamin A
43
Niacin
44
Calcium Pantothenate
45
Inositol
46
Riboflavin
47
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
48
Thiamine
49
Biotin
50
Vitamin B12
51
Vitamin D3
52
Folic Acid
53
Zinc Oxide
54
Zinc Proteinate
55
Iron Proteinate
56
Ferrous Sulfate
57
Copper Proteinate
58
Copper Sulfate
59
Manganese Proteinate
60
Manganese Oxide
61
Calcium Iodate
62
Sodium Selenite
63
Salt
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Duck, Cod are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Red Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Canola Oil, Sodium Selenite, Salt.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Red Lentils, Canola Oil, and 2 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 Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes'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
Duck
Cod
Lamb
Salmon Meal
Herring Meal
Cod Meal
Lamb Meal
Egg
Freeze Dried Duck
Freeze-dried Green Mussels
Freeze-dried Cod Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
94%
Plant
6%
Meat-forward: 94% of the weighted protein in Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (6% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Duck
Cod
Lamb
Salmon Meal
Herring Meal
Cod Meal
Lamb Meal
Egg
Freeze Dried Duck
Freeze-dried Green Mussels
Freeze-dried Cod Liver
Plant
Peas
Red Lentils
Chickpeas
Dried Alfalfa
Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes dry dog food Review
Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes 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
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: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.
94% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes contain Dairy?
Does Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes contain Egg?
Does Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes contain Legumes?
Does Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes contain Nuts?
Is Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nutrience SubZero Northern Lakes?
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