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Protein

Verdict

1/3

ZIWI Peak

Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe

Dog

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

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 ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe air-dried dog food good?

ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe is a air-dried 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, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

41%

Fat

30%

Est. Carbs

13%

Fiber

4.5%

Ash

12.5%

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (41% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Super High (30% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.

References

Ingredients Analysis

27 of 27 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Dried Egg Protein

Chicken Bone

Dried Green Peas

Dried Green Lentils

Dried Quinoa

Chicken Fat

Chicken Cartilage

Dried Apple Pomace

Natural Flavour

Apple

Pear

Kiwifruit

Blueberry

Persimmon

Fish Oil

Chicken Heart

Minerals

Dried Chicory Root

Choline Chloride

Natural Preservative

Dried Kelp

Salt

Vitamins

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Liver are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils, Dried Quinoa may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Dried Apple Pomace, Natural Flavour, Fish Oil.

Possible digestion triggers: Dried Green Peas, Dried Green Lentils have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits 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

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Dried Egg Protein

Chicken Bone

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Animal Protein

High

Animal

91%

Plant

Meat-forward: 91% of the weighted protein in ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (9% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Chicken Liver

Chicken Necks

Dried Egg Protein

Chicken Bone

Chicken Cartilage

Chicken Heart

Plant

Dried Green Peas

Dried Green Lentils

Dried Quinoa

ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe air-dried dog food Review

ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe 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 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: Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 30% fat, 13% estimated carbohydrates.

91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe contain Dairy?

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe contain Egg?

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe contain Legumes?

Does ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe contain Nuts?

Is ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ZIWI Peak Steam & Dried Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe?