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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Nulo
Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Legumes
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 Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe dry dog food good?
Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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 Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
30%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
40%
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 (30% 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 High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
47 of 47 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
9
Notice
0
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Chicken Meal
3
Oats
4
Barley
5
Brown Rice
6
Turkey Meal
7
Chicken Fat
8
Ground Flaxseed
9
Deboned Whitefish
10
Quinoa
11
Natural Flavor
12
Ground Miscanthus Grass
13
Brewers Dried Yeast
14
Salt
15
Dried Egg Product
16
Dried Blueberries
17
Dried Apples
18
Dried Chicory Root
19
Dl-methionine
20
Salmon Oil
21
Choline Chloride
22
Potassium Chloride
23
Taurine
24
Calcium Carbonate
25
Zinc Proteinate
26
Vitamin E Supplement
27
Zinc Sulfate
28
Iron Proteinate
29
Niacin Supplement
30
Ferrous Sulfate
31
Copper Proteinate
32
Copper Sulfate
33
Vitamin A Supplement
34
Manganese Proteinate
35
Thiamine Mononitrate
36
Calcium Pantothenate
37
Riboflavin Supplement
38
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
39
Manganous Oxide
40
Biotin
41
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
42
Vitamin B12 Supplement
43
Vitamin D3 Supplement
44
Folic Acid
45
Sodium Selenite
46
Calcium Iodate
47
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Quinoa may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Oats, Barley, Brown Rice.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Barley 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 Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa 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 Turkey
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Whitefish
Dried Egg Product
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
95%
Plant
4%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 95% of the weighted protein in Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (4% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Turkey
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Deboned Whitefish
Dried Egg Product
Plant
Quinoa
Auxiliary
Brewers Dried Yeast
Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe dry dog food Review
Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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 has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to eggs
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 30% protein, 18% fat, 40% estimated carbohydrates.
95% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Egg?
Does Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe?
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