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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Buddy Bites
Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Legumes
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Poultry
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.
Is Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food dry dog food good?
Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
30%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
41%
Fiber
2.7%
Ash
8.2%
Moisture (8.5%) 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 (19% 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
21 of 21 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
7
Notice
2
1
Fresh Salmon
2
Dehydrated Salmon
3
Dried Sweet Potatoes
4
Brown Rice
5
White Rice
6
Canola Oil
7
Potato Protein
8
Vegetarian Gravy
9
Dried Beet Pulp
10
Minerals
11
Dried Brewers Yeast
12
Flax Seed
13
Salmon Oil
14
Dried Chicory
15
Dried Carrots
16
Cellulose
17
Carob Flour
18
Yeast Cell Walls
19
Psyllium Husk
20
Dried Spirulina
21
Dried Herbs
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Salmon, Dehydrated Salmon are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Potato Protein, Cellulose.
Higher-caution ingredients: Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Canola Oil, Potato Protein, Cellulose, 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 Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food'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
Fresh Salmon
Dehydrated Salmon
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
71%
Plant concentrate
26%
Auxiliary
3%
Mixed protein sources in Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food: 71% animal, 0% whole plants, and 26% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Salmon
Dehydrated Salmon
Plant concentrate
Potato Protein
Auxiliary
Dried Brewers Yeast
Yeast Cell Walls
Dried Spirulina
Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food dry dog food Review
Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food 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
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: Potato Protein.
Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 30% protein, 19% fat, 41% estimated carbohydrates.
71% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.
Does Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food contain Dairy?
Does Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food contain Egg?
Does Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food contain Legumes?
Does Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food contain Nuts?
Is Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food?
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