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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals
Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
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 Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe dry dog food good?
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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.
Ingredients Analysis
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
1
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Duck Meal
2
Chickpeas
3
Lentils
4
Peas
5
Canola Oil
6
Alfalfa Meal
7
Ground Flaxseed
8
Fish Oil
9
Dried Kelp
10
Carrot
11
Parsley
12
Lettuce
13
Watercress
14
Spinach
15
Celery
16
Choline Chloride
17
Calcium Carbonate
18
Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate
19
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
20
Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product
21
Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product
22
Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product
23
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
24
Zinc Proteinate
25
Vitamin E Supplement
26
Zinc Sulfate
27
Selenium Yeast
28
Ferrous Sulfate
29
Copper Proteinate
30
Manganese Proteinate
31
Vitamin A Supplement
32
Copper Sulfate
33
Niacin
34
Pantothenic Acid
35
Vitamin B12 Supplement
36
Manganese Sulfate
37
Riboflavin
38
Biotin
39
Vitamin D3 Supplement
40
Cobalt Proteinate
41
Thiamine Mononitrate
42
Folic Acid
43
Sodium Selenite
44
Calcium Iodate
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Duck Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Canola Oil, Fish Oil, Selenium Yeast.
Possible digestion triggers: Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, 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 Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible 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
Duck Meal
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
60%
Plant
39%
Auxiliary
1%
Mixed protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe: 60% animal, 39% whole plants, and 0% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Duck Meal
Plant
Chickpeas
Lentils
Peas
Alfalfa Meal
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe dry dog food Review
Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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
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.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 4 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Egg?
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Nuts?
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