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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Auroria
Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe dry dog food good?
Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free 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 Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
38%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
31%
Fiber
5%
Ash
8.9%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
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
61 of 61 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
4
Notice
0
1
Chicken Meal
2
Peas
3
Lentils
4
Sweet Potato
5
Egg Powder
6
Chicken Fat
7
Duck Meal
8
Krill Meal
9
Fresh Fish Meal
10
Fava Beans
11
Chickpeas
12
Chicken Liver
13
Fish Oil
14
Brewer´s Yeast
15
Flaxseed
16
Salt
17
Calcium Propionate
18
Kelp Meal
19
Kale Powder
20
Lecithin
21
Yucca Extract
22
Taurine
23
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
24
Chondroitin Sulfate
25
Apple
26
Blueberry
27
Carrot
28
Chicory Root
29
Cranberry
30
Pumpkin
31
Spinach
32
Ginger
33
Mint
34
Turmeric
35
Celery Seeds
36
Rosemary
37
Bacillus Licheniformis
38
Bacillus Subtilis
39
Lysine
40
Inactive Yeast
41
Zinc Sulfate
42
Ferrous Sulfate
43
Vitamin C Derivative
44
Vitamin E
45
Biotin
46
Vitamin A
47
Zinc Methionine
48
Manganese Sulfate
49
Copper Sulfate
50
Iodine Proteinate
51
Copper Lysine
52
Niacin
53
Calcium Pantothenate
54
Vitamin B1
55
Vitamin B12
56
Riboflavin
57
Calcium Iodate
58
Vitamin B6
59
Cobalt Sulfate
60
Vitamin D3
61
Folic Acid
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Fresh Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Lentils, Fava Beans may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Fresh Fish Meal, Fish Oil, Brewer´s Yeast.
Higher-caution ingredients: Kale Powder have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Fava Beans, 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
87%
Unnamed
13%
Strong clarity: 87% of Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 13% 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
Chicken Meal
Egg Powder
Duck Meal
Krill Meal
Chicken Liver
Unnamed
Fresh Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
86%
Plant
14%
Auxiliary
0%
Meat-forward: 86% of the weighted protein in Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (14% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken Meal
Egg Powder
Duck Meal
Krill Meal
Fresh Fish Meal
Chicken Liver
Plant
Peas
Lentils
Fava Beans
Chickpeas
Celery Seeds
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe dry dog food Review
Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free 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 avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 87% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 18% fat, 31% estimated carbohydrates.
86% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe contain Egg?
Does Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Auroria Chicken & Duck Grain-Free Recipe?
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