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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Nutrience
SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe
Freeze-Dried
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 Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe freeze-dried pet food good?
Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe is a freeze-dried pet 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
56 of 56 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
8
Notice
3
1
Duck
2
Duck Meal
3
Peas
4
Lentils
5
Chickpeas
6
Pea Starch
7
Pea Protein
8
Canola Oil
9
Pears
10
Natural Flavor
11
Freeze Dried Duck
12
Dicalcium Phosphate
13
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
14
Fish Oil
15
Ground Miscanthus Grass
16
Salt
17
Potassium Chloride
18
Calcium Propionate
19
Pea Fiber
20
Dl-methionine
21
Taurine
22
Inulin
23
Choline Chloride
24
Zinc Proteinate
25
Apples
26
Blueberries
27
Carrots
28
Cranberries
29
Ginger
30
Pumpkin
31
L-threonine
32
Vitamin E Supplement
33
Iron Proteinate
34
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
35
Niacin Supplement
36
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
37
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
38
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
39
Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product
40
Yucca Schidigera Extract
41
D-calcium Pantothenate
42
Manganese Proteinate
43
Sunflower Oil
44
Copper Proteinate
45
Riboflavin Supplement
46
Vitamin A Supplement
47
Vitamin B12 Supplement
48
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
49
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
50
Thiamine Mononitrate
51
Biotin
52
Sodium Selenite
53
Vitamin D3 Supplement
54
Calcium Iodate
55
Folic Acid
56
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Duck, Duck Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein, Dicalcium Phosphate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, and 4 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 Duck & Pear 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
Duck Meal
Freeze Dried Duck
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
57%
Plant
25%
Plant concentrate
17%
Mixed protein sources in Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe: 57% animal, 25% whole plants, and 17% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Duck
Duck Meal
Freeze Dried Duck
Plant
Peas
Lentils
Chickpeas
Pea Starch
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe freeze-dried pet food Review
Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear 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
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
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 Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe good for pets?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.
Does Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe contain Egg?
Does Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nutrience SubZero Duck & Pear Recipe?
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