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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Nulo
Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
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.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe dry dog food good?
Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe 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. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
38 of 38 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
7
Notice
0
1
Turkey
2
Turkey Meal
3
Oatmeal
4
Barley
5
Brown Rice
6
Whitefish Meal
7
Chicken Fat
8
Quinoa
9
Dried Beet Pulp
10
Natural Flavor
11
Flaxseed
12
Dried Chicory Root
13
Dried Apple
14
Dried Carrot
15
Dried Blueberry
16
Dried Kale
17
Dried Spinach
18
Salt
19
Potassium Chloride
20
Choline Chloride
21
Taurine
22
Zinc Proteinate
23
Iron Proteinate
24
Copper Proteinate
25
Manganese Proteinate
26
Sodium Selenite
27
Calcium Iodate
28
Vitamin E Supplement
29
Niacin Supplement
30
D-calcium Pantothenate
31
Vitamin A Supplement
32
Thiamine Mononitrate
33
Riboflavin Supplement
34
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
35
Vitamin B12 Supplement
36
Vitamin D3 Supplement
37
Folic Acid
38
Biotin
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Turkey, Turkey 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: Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dried Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Nulo Frontrunner 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
Turkey
Turkey Meal
Whitefish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
95%
Plant
5%
Meat-forward: 95% of the weighted protein in Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (5% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Turkey
Turkey Meal
Whitefish Meal
Plant
Quinoa
Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe dry dog food Review
Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa 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
Owners prioritizing bioavailable minerals
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Fish.
95% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Egg?
Does Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Nulo Frontrunner Small Breed Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe?
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