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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Buddy Bites
Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food
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.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food dry pet food good?
Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food is a dry 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, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
29%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
38%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
10.6%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (29% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Treat this as a comparison cue, not a full adequacy verdict, because species and life stage change the target.
References
Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It may be useful for higher energy needs, but less active or medically complex pets need a closer fit check.
References
Ingredients Analysis
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
8
Notice
2
1
Fresh Salmon
2
Dried Salmon
3
Sweet Potatoes
4
Brown Rice
5
White Rice
6
Peas
7
Canola Oil
8
Potato Protein
9
Natural Flavor
10
Dried Plain Beet Pulp
11
Flaxseed
12
Salmon Oil
13
Vitamin A Supplement
14
Ascorbic Acid
15
Vitamin D Supplement
16
Vitamin E Supplement
17
Thiamine Mononitrate
18
Riboflavin
19
Niacin Supplement
20
Folic Acid
21
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
22
Vitamin B12 Supplement
23
Choline Chloride
24
Zinc Sulfate
25
Iron Sulfate
26
Iron Amino Acid Chelate
27
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
28
Manganese Sulfate
29
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
30
Copper Sulfate
31
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
32
Calcium Iodate
33
Sodium Selenite
34
Dried Chicory Root
35
Dried Carrots
36
Brewers Dried Yeast
37
Powdered Cellulose
38
Carob Flour
39
Yeast Extract
40
Rosemary Extract
41
Turmeric
42
Eugenia Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Salmon, Dried Salmon are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Potato Protein, Powdered Cellulose.
Higher-caution ingredients: Powdered Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Canola Oil, Potato Protein, and 2 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
Dried Salmon
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
69%
Plant
5%
Plant concentrate
25%
Auxiliary
2%
Mixed protein sources in Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food: 69% animal, 5% whole plants, and 25% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Salmon
Dried Salmon
Plant
Peas
Plant concentrate
Potato Protein
Auxiliary
Brewers Dried Yeast
Yeast Extract
Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food dry pet 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: 29% protein, 18% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.
69% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buddy Bites Fresh Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Adult Dog Food good for pets?
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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